Supervisor, Manufacturing (Upstream)

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Severn
Posted on: October 25, 2024

Job Description:

Job DescriptionSupervisor, ManufacturingSummary:Our FDA-licensed, state-of-the-art CGMP manufacturing facility for Gene Therapies is located on the Harmans/BWI campus. The campus, featuring two manufacturing facilities is located 5 miles from the Baltimore Washington International (BWI) airport and 13 miles from our--. The campus is close to Washington, DC's I-270 Technology Corridor, top universities, and government agencies.The Harmans/BWI-1 EMA and FDA approved facility, at approximately 200,000 sq. ft., houses 10 CGMP manufacturing suites, fill/finish, central services, testing labs, and a warehouse.The Harmans/BWI-2 facility, at approximately 145,000 sq. ft., is under development and will house 8 CGMP manufacturing suites and cold storage warehousing.Both facilities support Phase 3 through commercial manufacturing of advanced therapeutic products including AAV and other viral vector-based therapies and vaccines.The Manufacturing Supervisor is accountable for leading teams to execute procedures for upstream manufacturing and support area of manufacturing using SOP's and batch records.-- Operating production equipment for upstream processing that may include process monitoring, media prep and harvesting.-- This position is accountable for ensuring all team members are trained and training is completed on time prior to entering the production floor.This is a full-time on-site position, 7pm-7amCatalent is committed to a Patient First culture through excellence in quality and--compliance, and to the safety of every patient, consumer, and Catalent employee.--The Role:

• Supervision of manufacturing processes and personnel
• Ensure staff are fully trained on all cGMP manufacturing operations and documentation and adhering to safety guidelines--
• Build effective teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
• Drive engagement and create a culture where employees are motivated to do their best.
• Oversee daily activity for the group to ensure quality results Performance management for direct reports.
• Draft and revise official manufacturing documents, SOPs, Batch Records, Validation Protocols.
• Lead initiation and closure of deviations; may serve as the lead in the departmental investigation and be responsible for closing out deviations and CAPAs--
• Coordinate with other production supervisors, managers, and project managers to execute production campaigns on-time.
• Ensure batches adhere to established Quality standards.
• GMP batch review and close-out with Quality Assurance group.
• Collaborate with MST and development groups to assist with tech-transfer, scale-up, and translation activities.
• Conduct performance reviews of manufacturing associates.
• Provide input for hiring new manufacturing associates and conduct interviews.
• Provide daily production updates to production managers, client representatives, and project managers.
• Provide guidance for continuous improvement initiatives with Upstream team.
• Represent the department to clients and on cross-functional project teams.
• Execute and monitor critical processes supporting mammalian and microbial production facilities
• Extensive experience with the following:-- large-scale centrifuges, washers, autoclaves
• Ability to contribute to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards
• Assist Facilities and Engineering personnel as necessary on equipment maintenance and calibration
• Provide support to cross-functional teams to meet production or timeline demands.
• Demonstrate understanding in scientific concepts, technical operations, safety, and Good Manufacturing Practice.
• Adhere to Quality standards and learn and comply with regulatory requirements.
• Provide suggestions for process optimization and efficiency, where applicable.------------------ Write standard operating procedures (SOP's) and other documents as necessary.
• Complete manufacturing documents such as batch records, logbooks
• Assist in the execution of validation protocols
• Ability to accurately analyzes and processes scientific data
• Ensure the completeness and accuracy of manufacturing documentation per approved procedures
• Identify and support the implementation of process efficiencies and areas for improvement
• Ensures solutions are consistent with organization's objectives
• Demonstrate ability to perform all process steps upstream and/or support production operations
• Ability to generate SOPs for equipment and procedures used in the manufacture of biological products
• Leads by example, keeping in mind organizational values, policies and goals. Develops people and team coaching and collaboration.
• Proactively partners with Human Resources to attract and retain top talent and takes an active role in ensuring new employee onboarding is a success.
• Other duties as assigned.The Candidate:
  • Masters' degree in a Scientific, Engineering or Biotech field with 4 - 6 years' experience with upstream (fermentation/bioreactor) biologic production processes under GMP compliance.
  • OR
  • Bachelor's degree in a Scientific, Engineering or Biotech field with 6 - 8 years' experience with upstream (fermentation/bioreactor) biologic production processes under GMP compliance.
  • OR
  • HS Diploma or Associate Degree with 8 - 10 years' experience with upstream (fermentation/bioreactor) biologic production processes under GMP compliance.
  • Demonstrable leadership experience at Catalent (including but not limited to participation in Catalent-sponsored leadership programs such as NGGL, GOLD, GM Excellence, and GROW) may be considered in place of external experience.
  • Experience in mammalian or microbrial cell culture a required.
  • Solid experience with the following: large-scale centrifuges, washers, autoclaves
  • Proficient knowledge and ability to apply scientific principles utilized to solve operational, as well as routine production tasks.
  • Proficient knowledge of documentation including comprehension, review & establishing Batch Production Records, SOP's, deviation & summary reports.
  • Actively pursues learning of required skills, new skills, and new equipment.
  • Possesses proficient equipment understanding, including understanding equipment function and application.
  • Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development
  • Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success.
  • Solid communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences and the ability to create and communicate complex concepts and analyses in easy-to-understand ways.Position Benefits:
    • Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process--
    • Diverse, inclusive culture--
    • Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives--
    • 152 hours of paid time off annually +--8--paid holidays--
    • Competitive salary with yearly bonus potential--
    • Community engagement and green initiatives--
    • Generous 401K match and Paid Time Off accrual--
    • Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment--
    • Tuition ReimbursementCatalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career!-- Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.--personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.Visit to explore career opportunities.Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to . This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.--------Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Catalent Pharma Solutions (Catalent) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Catalent employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Catalent. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.Important Security Notice to U.S. Job Seekers:Catalent NEVER asks candidates to provide any type of payment, bank details, photocopies of identification, social security number or other highly sensitive personal information during the offer process, and we NEVER do so via email or social media. If you receive any such request, DO NOT respond- it is a fraudulent request. Please forward such requests to spam@catalent.com for us to investigate with local authorities.California Job Seekers can find our California Job Applicant Notice .

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