Deputy Manager - Drug Product Engineering (I&A)

Biocon Sdn Bhd; Gelang Patah; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharmaceutical company is seeking a Deputy Manager for Drug Product Engineering in Malaysia. The role involves overseeing packing and serialization systems, supporting validation activities, and ensuring compliance with quality management standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Life Sciences and experience with PLC and SCADA systems. This position offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits, including medical coverage and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical and dental coverage

In-house gym

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Diploma / Degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, or related fields.
• Experience with Serialization systems.
• Familiarity with Profibus, Foundation Fieldbus, Modbus, HART.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical management of packing, serialization, and vision systems.
• Support validation activities including FAT/SAT/DQ/IQ/OQ and PQ.
• Monitor alarms and events, reporting abnormalities.

Skills

Technical knowledge of packing systems

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of PLC

Experience with SCADA systems

Hands-on troubleshooting experience

Education

Diploma / Degree / Master’s in Life Sciences or related fields

Tools

Rockwell technologies

Siemens technologies

Cognex technologies

Job description

Deputy Manager - Drug Product Engineering (I&A)

Biocon is a global biopharmaceutical company transforming patients’ lives in over 120 countries. Guided by our vision to deliver affordable, innovative healthcare solutions, we develop treatments for diabetes, cancer, and autoimmune diseases. At Biocon, we value integrity, innovation, and inclusion, fostering a culture that empowers our people to make a meaningful impact on global health.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strong technical knowledge of packing, serialization and vision systems, including Rockwell, Siemens, and Cognex technologies.
2. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
3. Theoretical knowledge and experience in PLC, DCS, SCADA, HMI and VFD’s
4. Knowledge of Quality Management System and able to draft relevant documents • Able to perform Computer System Validation
5. Support validation activities that include FAT/SAT/DQ/IQ/OQ and PQ.
6. Prepare and Review Planner, SOP, Checklist and other related documents of QMS.
7. Execution of preventive maintenance of Field Instruments and Control System and its accessories as per schedule
8. Keeping track of alarms and events and reporting to respective plant heads in case of abnormalities.
9. Support mechanical team in troubleshooting of Instruments connected to control system
10. Taking plant backup as regular intervals as per SOP and restore them whenever necessary
11. Implementing plant security to prevent unauthorized access
12. Creating login based security eg: Operator, Supervisor, Shift in Charge and etc as part of regulatory compliance
13. To communicate relevant EHS issues to concerned personnel
14. Look into all potential hazardous conditions, investigate all hazardous occurrences and accidents in the work area and suggest corrective and preventive measures.
15. Other or ad-hoc duties as assigned by Engineer / Manager
16. Able to work on weekends and on rotating shifts

Requirements

• Diploma / Degree / Master’s in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Pharmacy, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Engineering, or related fields
• Experience with Serialization systems
• Proficient in PLC, DCS, and SCADA systems
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols: Profibus, Foundation Fieldbus, Modbus, HART
• Hands-on experience in troubleshooting field instruments

Benefits

At Biocon, you’ll receive a competitive salary and a robust benefits package—medical, dental, and insurance coverage that extends to you and your family. Enjoy annual and casual leave, complimentary duty meals, access to an in-house gym/sports room, and exceptional opportunities for career advancement.