Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · 3 weeks ago
Metrology Manager, R&D, Facilities, and Infrastructure
Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$102K/yr - $154K/yr
0+ years expAlexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is committed to delivering life-changing medicines through reliable and safe operations. As a Metrology Manager, you will ensure data integrity and equipment reliability across research and manufacturing, leading calibration and instrumentation excellence in various labs and facilities.
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Responsibilities
Lead and develop the metrology team by supervising technicians and contractors, while coaching and mentoring staff in calibration practices and diagnostics
Own calibration across R&D research lab space, ensuring cGxP-compliant documentation and audit readiness
Assure accuracy in Quality Control labs by managing calibration and repair of QC instrumentation
Support Analytical Quality Testing labs by overseeing calibration for routine analytical equipment
Maintain Facilities process equipment through calibration and functional checks
Guide infrastructure metrology by leading calibration for infrastructure equipment
Drive vendor performance by coordinating with instrumentation vendors and external service providers
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to instrumentation failures
Manage CMMS data integrity by partnering with SAP PM specialists
Plan and schedule work to minimize operational disruption while meeting compliance requirements
Assure safety and compliance by monitoring work environments and enforcing SOPs
Continuously improve service and calibration performance through trend analysis and process improvements
Contribute to budgeting and resource planning for metrology needs
Build partnerships with various teams to meet department and company objectives
Qualification
Required
Associates degree in engineering or technology-focused discipline. Military PMEL experience in lieu of degree
0-5 years of industry experience
Leadership in metrology/calibration across laboratory environments and site utilities/infrastructure within GxP contexts; demonstrated work with low-complexity analytical devices and facilities instrumentation
Strong knowledge of instrumentation systems, calibration methods, diagnostics, uncertainty and traceability, and CMMS (SAP PM preferred)
Working knowledge of cGxP, documentation best practices, audit readiness, and data integrity principles
Proven ability to partner across R&D, QC/Analytical labs, Facilities, Engineering, Validation, QA, and vendors; clear written and verbal communication
Ability to manage complex assignments with sound judgment, prioritization, and initiative
Commitment to safe work practices and hazard recognition across lab and plant environments
Preferred
Experience with Building Management Systems, HVAC controls, utility instrumentation, chiller/boiler plant equipment, and energy metering
Experience developing SOPs, quality documents, KPIs, and using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies
Track record of training and mentoring technicians in calibration procedures, standards handling, and technical documentation
Benefits
Short-term incentive bonus opportunity
Equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles)
Retirement contribution (hourly roles)
Commission payment eligibility (sales roles)
Qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]
Paid vacation and holidays
Paid leaves
Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
Company
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.8M2020-12-12Acquired
1999-02-12Post Ipo Equity· $5.8M
1996-02-29IPO
Leadership Team
Frederic Chereau
SVP, Strategy and Business Development
Imran Shakur
Director, IRT and Technology Lead
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