Senior Manufacturing Associate, Pharmaceutical

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions; White Rock; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical field is searching for a Senior Manufacturing Associate to join their team in Greater Vancouver. In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in LNP drug product manufacturing, ensuring a reliable supply for clinical development. With responsibilities spanning monitoring, support for technology transfer, and compliance review, this position requires an experienced professional with strong teamwork and multitasking abilities. Candidates should hold a BSc or MSc in a relevant field and have a minimum of five years in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Performance-based bonuses

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible paid time off

Company-matched retirement savings

Annual company-wide shutdown for work-life balance

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with technology transfer processes.
• Basic understanding of GMP requirements for clinical manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Monitor manufacturing activities and equipment status.
• Support the transfer of manufacturing technologies.
• Review executed batch records for GMP compliance.

Skills

Strong teamwork skills

Excellent multitasking abilities

Attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Education

BSc or MSc in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Visio Professional

Job description

Title:Senior Manufacturing Associate, Pharmaceutical
Location: Greater Vancouver On-Site
Position: Permanent, Full-Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Reports To:Senior Manager, Manufacturing and Supply Chain
Salary Range: $75,000 to $110,000 per annum

Position Overview:
We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Senior Manufacturing Associate to join our Manufacturing team. In this key role, you will support the transfer of LNP drug product manufacturing, ensuring reliable supply for our clinical development pipeline. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, you’ll collaborate with a talented and supportive group of professionals dedicated to delivering high-quality therapeutics.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor manufacturing activities, equipment status, and lipid inventory at CMOs to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Participate in project meetings and conduct site visits as needed to support manufacturing goals.
• Gain proficiency in Arcturus’s proprietary manufacturing technologies and assist in producing non-clinical LNP batches for partnered programs.
• Develop a strong understanding of quality control methods for LNP formulation release testing.
• Support the transfer of manufacturing technologies and in-process testing protocols to contract manufacturing partners.
• Provide remote oversight of engineering and GMP LNP batch production at CMOs.
• Review executed batch records for GMP compliance and accuracy.
• Assist in drafting documentation for technology transfer, including Master Production Records, SOPs, development reports, manufacturing instructions, and material specifications.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to investigate and document manufacturing deviations promptly.
• Manage raw material supply chains for clinical manufacturing, including inventory tracking at Arcturus and contract storage sites, and coordinate with vendors to ensure timely procurement of custom materials.
• Contribute to process improvements and equipment upgrades at CMO sites.
• Prepare and present project updates and technical findings to internal teams.
• Share production data with the Regulatory team to support IND and CTA submissions.

Qualifications:

• BSc or MSc in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, with a proven record of achievement.
• Hands-on experience with technology transfer processes.
• Basic understanding of GMP requirements for clinical manufacturing.
• Knowledge of nucleic acid therapeutics, lipid delivery systems, and lyophilization is preferred.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to work effectively in a diverse, collaborative environment.
• Capable of independent work, managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines.
• Flexibility to work across time zones as required by project sponsors or CMOs.
• Eagerness to learn new production processes, analytical methods, and equipment.
• Excellent multitasking abilities and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with, or ability to quickly learn, software such as Microsoft Office, Adobe, and Visio Professional.

What’s Offered:
We offer competitive salaries, performance-based bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, wellness, disability, accident, and life insurance. Additional perks include company-matched retirement savings, flexible paid time off, and an annual company-wide shutdown to ensure work-life balance.

To Apply:
Contact Haidun Liu, Senior Associate, TalentSphere – Life Sciences, [e-mail]. To apply, please use the TalentSphere job board -https://jobs.talentsphere.ca/

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