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FUJIFILM Biotechnologies · 11 hours ago

Sr Engineer/Scientist 1 (Downstream)

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies is seeking a Senior Engineer/Scientist 1 to provide technology transfer support and technical oversight during manufacturing operations. The role involves leading training, troubleshooting, and process validation while providing engineering and scientific leadership to support clinical and commercial processes.

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Responsibilities

Provides oversight on lab and pilot plant activities and guides implementation of process parameters or controls for manufacturing processes
Develops and implements training for manufacturing staff on new processes and procedures
Develops, implements, and leads training for Process Science (PS) group on new procedures, the use of equipment in the PS lab and pilot plant areas, and Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) systems and practices
Leads troubleshooting, process impact assessments, and execution of root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective and preventive action (CAPA) in response to critical deviations, as needed
Designs, implements, and analyzes lab and pilot plant work aimed at solving complex manufacturing problems
Provides interpretation of manufacturing data, analyze lab or manufacturing data to solve manufacturing problems
Leads execution of all aspects of process validation including ancillary process validation (small-scale studies), protocols and reports
Delivers documentation for internal and external use, such as comprehensive written protocols and reports, summarizing investigations and impact assessments, studies and projects
Provides engineering and scientific leadership to support clinical and commercial processes
Leads process sub-teams throughout the phases of technology transfer (TT)
Serves as subject matter expert (SME) to support TT stage gate reviews on incoming processes and changes to ensure readiness for introduction to Manufacturing, including acceptable process characterization and validation, risk assessments, mitigation, and robust supporting data for the proposed changes
Provides comprehensive written manufacturing protocols and reports summarizing investigations, studies and projects
Develops process validation strategy and oversees execution of manufacturing process validation runs
Leads generation of sampling plans for process validation reports (PVRs) and investigations
Writes, reviews, and approves master batch records (MBRs) and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
As technical SME, supports generation of master plans, contamination control strategy, extractable and leachable assessment, and other site procedures and policies
Generates and executes process training and consults on topics related to manufacturing and process
Leads technical risk assessments for new manufacturing processes
Oversees process monitoring and overall management of manufacturing data (i.e., databasing) and the statistical analysis aimed at both process monitoring and continued process verification
Writes and reviews documentation for internal and external use, such as manufacturing campaigns summary reports, process performance qualification (PPQ) protocols and reports, impact assessments, etc
Collaborates with the manufacturing department to support commercial and clinical manufacturing campaigns, including on-floor support
Leads continuous improvement projects, in partnership with manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Global teams when applicable, to improve manufacturability, reliability, yield and cost
Deploys and maintains Large Scale Business Unit (LSBU) strategic roadmap for continuous and breakthrough improvements, and associated requirements
As technical SME, provides supplier technical evaluations, risk assessments, raw material evaluation and qualification, and new product introductions
Other duties, as assigned

Qualification

Process validationManufacturing PracticesTechnical risk assessmentsManufacturing data analysisTraining developmentRoot cause analysisEngineering leadershipContinuous improvementCollaborationDocumentation writing

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Science or Chemical Engineering with 8 years of relevant experience (e.g., manufacturing)
Master's degree with 6 years of experience
PhD with 3 years of experience
Experience using quality systems (e.g., deviation management system, change control, CAPA, document management system)

Preferred

Experience working in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) environment
Prior drug substance or manufacturing experience, including process validation, transfer, commercialization, and manufacturing support and troubleshooting
Experience supporting or writing portions of regulatory findings

Company

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies

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For over 30 years, FUJIFILM Biotechnologies' mission has been advancing tomorrow’s medicine.

H1B Sponsorship

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Lars Petersen
President & Chief Executive Officer
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Morten Munk
Director - Global Alliance Management
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