MS&T Director - Sterile Technical SME (Isolators - VHP)

Join our distributed technical team specializing in Isolator Technology on a full-time remote basis. Provide expertise in Isolator Technology, aseptic pharmaceutical processes, and process technologies.

Location : Remote (EU / US)

Preferred Locations :

• UK : Swindon
• France : Bourgoin

These locations are key sites for our operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide SME expertise in Isolator Technology for pharmaceutical processes – help establish division strategy, develop global standards, and drive harmonization within the DPD sterile sites.
• Offer significant expertise on topics related to Isolator Technology, including Decontamination Cycles, Environmental Monitoring, and Cycle Development.
• Support sites in troubleshooting and root cause investigations by providing second-level specialist expertise and harmonizing related technical processes across units.
• Review sterile site aseptic practices and develop plans for improvements.
• Collaborate with sterile manufacturing site teams to implement new technologies and ensure timely product launches.
• Monitor GMP, EU, and FDA regulatory changes and requirements continuously.
• Provide expert technical support in aseptic manufacturing, validation, new technologies, and sterilization; facilitate IQ, OQ, and PQ equipment and process qualifications upon request.

Stewardship for Aseptic Network & New Product Launch

• Act as the Network SME for collaborating with local and global MSAT networks to define and implement new technical standards.
• Ensure internal and external benchmarking to extend knowledge and grow expertise among team members.
• Author and implement GOPs for assigned technologies.

Qualifications and Requirements

• MSc or equivalent experience in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology, Chemistry, or a related scientific field.
• 10+ years of professional experience in GMP manufacturing relevant to the specialist area.
• Proven process understanding (Pharma, GMP, Regulatory aspects).
• Up to 30-40% travel, as needed.
• Confident communicator both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to influence others and build cross-functional teams while setting clear business objectives.
• Demonstrated leadership and technical expertise.

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