FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation · 3 months ago
Director, Engineering Science
US-NC-Holly Springs
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expFUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation is seeking a Director of Engineering Science to provide technical leadership and strategic vision within their Manufacturing Science and Technology division. The role involves optimizing processes, leading engineering studies, and driving improvements in Drug Substance Manufacturing, ensuring innovative solutions are effectively implemented to enhance operational capabilities.
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Responsibilities
Spearheads technical assessments and process design for equipment and facility integration
Develops and executes departmental vision and strategy, overseeing the Engineering Science team
Participates in Request for Proposal (RFP) processes, leading the facility fit assessments, offering technical specifications, feasibility studies, and risk management
Ensures facilities are well-suited for client programs, focusing on technology integration, scalability, and quality assurance
Fosters long-term client relationships by ensuring successful project proposals and executions
Departmental budget adherence
Manages assessments and feasibility studies for prospective new and expanded process equipment and technology capabilities
Responsible for technical leadership in the assessment and process design / fits for new process equipment, facility and operational capabilities needed for new client programs, with focus on Drug Substance Biologics production
Represents Engineering Science as a first point of contact on technical assessments and engineering studies, including technical support for safety assessments
Actively identifies gaps and suggest/drive implementation of improvements of Drug Substance Biologics production and Drug Product manufacturing capability
Performs process simulation to optimize throughput and identify potential bottlenecks
Collaborates with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizational units
May act or direct team as technical support lead for Process management of safety incidents investigation
Manages and develops direct reports
Administers company policies such as time off, shift work, and inclement weather that directly impact employees
Completes required administrative tasks (e.g., timecard approvals, time off approvals, expense reports etc.)
Coaches and guides direct reports to foster professional development
Participates in the recruitment process and retention strategies to attract and retain talent, as needed
Addresses performance gaps, employee questions and concerns, and partners with HR as needed for resolution
Performs other duties, as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical, Biotech Manufacturing, Engineering or related field with 10+ years of experience; OR
Master's degree in Pharmaceutical, Biotech Manufacturing, Engineering or related field with 8+ years of experience
6+ years of people management, leadership & team management experience
Preferred
Bachelor's/Master's degree in Biochemical or Chemical Engineering
Direct experience in Large Scale (20KL Cell Culture Scale) Biologics Drug Substance manufacturing
Company
FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation
For over 90 years, Fujifilm has found #ValueFromInnovation through expanding its portfolio to represent a broad spectrum of industries including medical and life sciences, electronic, chemical, graphic arts, information systems, industrial products, broadcast, data storage, and photography.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2006-06-13Acquired
Leadership Team
Deepak Mahulikar
Chief Technology Officer
Patrícia Colombo
Chief Compliance Officer
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