Croda · 4 hours ago
Process Development Manager
Alabaster, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expCroda is a FTSE100 organization focused on research and development of sustainable raw materials for Life Sciences and Consumer Care sectors. They are seeking a Process Development Manager responsible for new process development, managing development projects, and improving current process capabilities while supporting various business units.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with internal colleagues to complete formal technical assessments for all Request for Proposals on all new Contract Development and Manufacturing Opportunities
Participate in the site’s Sales & Operational Planning activities to ensure new CDMO‘s are integrated and actively managed in the Production Schedule to meet client’s timelines
Establishes department goals, metrics, and communicates performance to the organization
Develop & actively manage the departmental operational budget and ensures conformance against variance targets
Develop & actively manage project sheets to detail scope, schedule, and budget for all major projects within Process Development
Identify shortcoming in current manufacturing and business processes, systems, and procedures; suggest and implement improvements; develop larger improvement projects
Create well-defined performance plans and development opportunities for direct reports and hold them accountable for the successful completion of predefined goals
Develop a succession planning strategy for the production team and champion the career interests of appropriate employees
Manage the technical transfer of chemical processes to internal and external entities
Collaborate with other process development and technology peers to drive continuous improvement, robust processes, and innovative solutions to development challenges
Leverage technical and subject matter expertise to strategically develop new value oriented and market differentiable solutions
Engage with internal and external customers to understand project technical roadmaps and deploy execution plans
Provide core expertise in process engineering and process chemistry (P&IDs, PFDs, Process Simulations, Statistical Design of Experiment, Mass & Energy Balances, Reaction Kinetics, Heat Transfer, Mass Transfer, Equipment Sizing & Selection) to identify process challenges and optimize pathways to minimize inputs while maximizing outputs
Present technical solutions and findings for new and existing technologies to management team and internal stakeholders to create a competitive advantage at the Alabaster site
Possess in-depth knowledge of process chemistry and technical knowledge for development of safe and efficient processes
Oversee projects or lead on project teams to develop the manufacturing process for new products and implement improvements to existing manufacturing processes
Oversee scale-up and GMP manufacturing of excipients/APIs programs for Phase I-III clinical applications
Instill a culture of personal accountability for individual behaviors related to SHE activities
Provide feedback and coaching to coworkers on safe and unsafe behaviors and conditions
Actively participate in the SHE management system
Actively investigate and lead efforts to reduce waste outputs in processes implemented at the site
Participate in Product Launch Plans and Process Specific Validation Plans as a Technical Expert in the Production Process, Criticality Assessments, and desired level of Quality Profiles
Participate in continuous process monitoring to ensure production processes remain in a state of control to ensure proper delivery against the demand plans of the business
Participate and lead in incident investigation relating to employee injury or deviations to processes
Leverage historical process data to develop robust, disciplined, and well-controlled production processes with control strategies to limit and prevent failures and defects
Provides coordination, development, and management of strategic transformational processes/projects and initiatives
Ensure execution of strategic plans within production operation from a one year to three-year outlook
Identify and integrate advanced manufacturing capabilities into the Alabaster site’s arsenal of capabilities to increase and maintain a competitive advantage in the CDMO market for chemical synthesis and purification of functional, novel excipients
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. and/or MS degree Chemistry or Chemical Engineering; Master's Degree is preferred
Minimum of 10 years' experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing in a cGMP environment required, unless previous employment experience indicates aptitude
Minimum 5 years' experience in a Supervisory role
Industry experience in process development
Process Simulation Software to model physical characteristics (ASPEN, ChemCAD, etc)
Statistical Design Software (JMP, StatEaze, etc)
Experience in long-term forecast planning and handling departmental budget
Demonstrated technical/analytical skills
Oversee planning, process development and production of kilo-scale GMP manufacturing of excipients and APIs typically support of supporting tox and clinical studies
Develop and implement economically feasible process routes for development and legacy programs
Optimize project timelines and develop technical solutions for process and technology transfer
Ability to interface with all levels in the organization, including manufacturing or lab personnel and senior management
Ability to drive teams and suppliers to complete commitments and projects in a timely manner
Strong and demonstrated leadership skills, and the ability to work well in a team environment
Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Excel required: pivot tables and graphs; expertise with word-processing and presentation software with proficiency in PowerPoint to create and edit presentations
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and customers
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Ability to handle and complete multiple tasks simultaneously
Self-motivated
Ability to prioritize projects
Good understanding of cross functional collaboration
Benefits
Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, available immediately.
Generous PTO
401K Match
Wellness Reimbursement
Parental Leave
Career Development
Company paid and voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Short and long term disability
Paid Holidays
Company
Croda
Since 1925 we have been the name behind sustainable, high-performance ingredients and technologies in some of the world’s most successful brands: creating, making and selling speciality chemicals that are relied on by industries and consumers everywhere.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.9MKey Investors
UK Government
2022-03-31Grant· $20.9M
1964-06-10IPO
Leadership Team
Micheal D. Patterson
Human Resources Partner
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