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FUJIFILM Biotechnologies · 3 days ago

Director, Engineering Science

Holly Springs, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

8+ years exp

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies is seeking a Director, Engineering Science to provide technical leadership and strategic vision within the Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) of the organization. This role involves assessing and designing processes to integrate new equipment, optimizing facilities, and enhancing operational capabilities, while ensuring innovative solutions are implemented effectively.

BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Process designBiologics manufacturingTechnical leadershipPeople managementRisk managementProcess simulationClient relationship managementCoachingTeam management

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 Biotechnologies

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

Founded in 2011

Morrisville, North Carolina, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://fujifilmbiotechnologies.fujifilm.com/

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