Tech Transfer Specialist Drug Product

Hobson Prior are currently seeking a Tech Transfer Specialist Drug Product to join a gene therapy organisation who are determined to develop possible curative treatments for patients who are living with serious illnesses. This role will be the technical lead for transfer and scale-up of Drug Product/Fill & Finish operations in new facility during design/construction phase.

Job Responsibilities:

• You will be responsible to develop technical subject matter expertise in the technical support team and broader manufacturing operations.
• To provide project leadership/management and formal reporting of tech transfer and validation for each new product to establish manufacturing readiness for PPQ, launch and subsequent lifecycle management.
• You will be accountable for product lifecycle management activities including process validation of processes in line with ICHQ8-10.
• You will be responsible to lead and/or provide technical support using established problem-solving techniques for investigations into quality events, customer complaints and IMC actions.
• To provide technical recommendations, co-ordinate and execute CAPA's.
• To manage change controls; providing impact assessments as a technical functional, coordinating input and support from development if required. Lead/support and/or coordinate the action plans.

Key Skills:

• Shows confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well.
• Gets involved in strategic decision-making within the business as an influencer.
• Recognises and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Develops workable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance; prepares and supports those affected by change; monitors transition and evaluates results.
• Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources.

Requirements:

• Scientific Degree or equivalent, preferably with a higher qualification in a discipline related to bio-pharmaceutical sciences.
• Extensive Fill & Finish experience in a commercial Pharma/Bio environment, ideally with exposure to automated visual inspection.
• Experience of transferring pharmaceutical products from Development into a GMP manufacturing environment, successfully gaining approval and launching new products commercially.
• Knowledge of Regulatory compliance requirements within Europe and the USA.
• Demonstrated experience in the management of root cause analysis investigations utilising Lean/Six Sigma tools.
• Experience of managing workload of small teams to meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, in English.
• Thorough working knowledge of ICH guidelines and current Good Manufacturing Practices.

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