Sr. Supervisor, Manufacturing (Day Shift)
Location Novato, California Workstyle Onsite Only ApplyWho We Are
BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health.
Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities.
Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best – people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems – and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we’ve produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well-understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first-to-market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options.
SUMMARY
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.
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 with supervisor
·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 moderate level 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
oSupport the closure of Manufacturing owned Quality Records (deviations, change requests)
EXPERIENCE
Required Skills:
4-6 years Manufacturing Experience 2+ years Leading a team
Familiarity with manufacturing software, Chrome skids, TFF skids
Delegating work, leading a team, following production schedule
Desired Skills:
4-6 years Manufacturing Experience 2+ years Leading a team
Experience with Oracle, MES, Microsoft Teams, strong communication skills
EDUCATION
BA/BS desired not required
EQUIPMENT
Chromatography Skids, TFF skids, buffer tanks, Labwashers, Autoclaves
CONTACTS
Will interact with Manufacturing, Automation, Facilities, Instrumentation, QA, QC, Validation
SHIFT DETAILS
This position is for the Back half Day shift Wed/Thurs-Sat 6am-7pm
ONSITE, REMOTE, OR FLEXIBLE
Onsite only
TRAVEL REQUIRED
None
Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
For additional benefits information, visit: https://careers.biomarin.com/benefits.
- Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.