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LGC · 1 day ago

Manager, Process Development

Middleton, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

LGC is a leading global life science tools company, and they are seeking a Manager, Process Development to provide technical expertise and leadership at an operational site. This role involves managing personnel activities, improving manufacturing processes, and ensuring that business objectives and quality requirements are met.

BiotechnologyGeneticsLife Science

Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership to respective team in the areas of safety, efficiency, quality control, cost, equipment, and engagement to support the organization’s commercial and operational activities

Diligently manage the personnel activities of direct and indirect reports. This includes staffing, training, performance evaluations, development, mentoring, coaching, and goal setting. Set employee objectives that align with business initiatives and other important measures

Ensure personnel resources are adequately directed and aligned to complete business activities in a manner consistent with the site’s quality and customer requirements

Work alongside site leads to develop and apply initiatives that improve product yields, quality, equipment operation, and process control while lowering waste

Regularly seek and support new approaches and practices to improve the efficiency of the direct team and business processes. Lead operational excellence (OE) and on-site efficiency efforts where directed

Set, standardize, monitor, analyze, and report on key operational metrics, including variances and trends, for team(s) and site(s) under direct remit

Partner effectively with site leads and cross-functional collaborators to ensure daily business objectives are met, including timely response to customer demands

Provide leadership and process for technical product investigations, both internal and external-facing

Coordinate multiple, concurrent product development projects to deliver products on schedule, on spec, and on budget. Prioritize tasks to meet timetables and cost projections

Actively support and adhere to the requirements of the site quality management system

Adhere to company Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) policy

Perform other duties as required, or assigned by management, to meet business needs

Qualification

Process DevelopmentTechnical OperationsBiological TechniquesChromatography SystemsRisk ManagementLean ManufacturingMicrosoft OfficeNGS TechniquesTechnical MentorshipTeam Leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in relevant life sciences field (molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, etc.)—or equivalent combination of applicable education and relevant work experience

Progressive experience in a process development or technical operations role within a life sciences organization (pharma, biotech, medical device)

Experience with standard biological and analytical techniques, including PCR, SDS-PAGE, and western blotting

Prior experience with manual or automated chromatography systems or processes (e.g., AKTA platform)

Proven ability to effectively manage a technical team and provide technical mentorship on complex initiatives to achieve project and business goals

Demonstrated track record to lead, manage, and motivate team members through direct line management or influence

Evidential knowledge and experience in risk management and change management

Demonstrated experience in developing and applying new technologies and technical processes that enhance the quality, efficiency, and/or productivity of products

Demonstrated understanding of Lean manufacturing concepts

Strong computer skills required, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio

Preferred

Proven knowledge of protein purification and cell banks, preferably enzymes

Experience and proficiency with NGS techniques

Company

LGC

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We are a global leader in life science tools, partnering with customers to find solutions that diagnose, treat, feed and protect our growing population.

Founded in 1996