Area Lead, Manufacturing (Night Shift)
Location Novato, California Workstyle Onsite Only Apply
Who We Are
BioMarin’s Technical Operations group is responsible for creating our drugs for use in clinical trials and for scaling production of those drugs for the commercial market. These engineers, technicians, scientists and support staff build and maintain BioMarin’s cutting-edge manufacturing processes and sites, provide quality assurance and quality control to ensure we meet regulatory standards, and procure the needed goods and services to support manufacturing and coordinating the worldwide movement of our drugs to patients.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
In the U.S., the salary range for this position is $ 68,300 to $ 102,500 per year, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A discretionary bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
Apply BioMarin’s Technical Operations group is responsible for creating our drugs for use in clinical trials and for scaling production of those drugs for the commercial market. These engineers, technicians, scientists and support staff build and maintain BioMarin’s cutting-edge manufacturing processes and sites, provide quality assurance and quality control to ensure we meet regulatory standards, and procure the needed goods and services to support manufacturing and coordinating the worldwide movement of our drugs to patients.
Area Lead, Manufacturing
ROLE
BioMarin’s Technical Operations group is responsible for creating our drugs for use in clinical trials and for scaling production of those drugs for the commercial market. These individuals build and maintain BioMarin’s cutting-edge manufacturing processes and sites, provide quality assurance and quality control to ensure we meet regulatory standards, and procure the needed goods and services to support manufacturing and coordinating the worldwide movement of our drugs to patients.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership
-Accountable for the daily operations in area, requiring effective communication to make appropriate decisions, trouble shooting, and schedule adherences with minimal oversight
-Accomplishes tasks through direct and effective coordination
-Provides direction and hands-on training for staff
-Supports the management of staff
-Lives department values and sets the standards for others to operate
-Fosters an environment of compliance, strong work ethic and ongoing learning
Contribution
-Ability to take responsibility for complex projects
-Effective interaction with peer Leads across manufacturing to create alignment and improvement
-Partners with support groups (Facilities, Validation, Quality) to complete scheduled activities
Process Knowledge
-Strong knowledge and experience in all aspects of relevant process theory, equipment, and compliance
-Ability to troubleshoot, identify issues and support resolutions with technical groups
-Required to perform ongoing operational tasks in respective work area
-Uses scientific thinking and decision making in daily work
Technical Competency
-Proven experience with relevant process, theory and equipment
-Experience with process automation and functionality
-Assist with review and approval of documentation including Batch Records and logbooks
Technical Documentation
-Provide feedback and/or suggested changes to operational procedures
-Assist in the incorporation of new technologies, practices and standards into procedures
-Capable of writing and reviewing process documents
Quality and Compliance
-Complete understanding and adherence to cGMP’s as related to commercial operations
-Support the closure of manufacturing discrepancies and change requests
-Experience with business systems (Process historian, LIMS, Trackwise, ERP, MES, etc.)
EXPERIENCE
-2+ years of relevant industry experience
-Demonstrated technical expertise in downstream processing
-Working knowledge of process automation and associated process equipment
-Proven organizational, shift leadership and communication skills
-Identify and drive opportunities for process optimization
-Ability to manage work, actions and expectations is essential
EDUCATION
B.S. degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Applied Physics, etc., or acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.
Shift Details:Sunday-Tuesday/Wednesday, 6PM – 7AM. Wednesday is rotating.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
In the U.S., the salary range for this position is $ 68,300 to $ 102,500 per year, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A discretionary bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.