Lead Process Technician

Pfizer; Southwest; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their pharmaceutical manufacturing team in Singapore. This role focuses on providing cleaning validation support and ensuring compliance with EHS and GMP standards. You will be instrumental in training and guiding Process Technicians, enhancing operational efficiency, and maintaining high safety standards. If you have a passion for improving healthcare outcomes and possess the necessary technical expertise, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in pharmaceuticals or chemicals.
• Ability to act decisively and independently in operational settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide cleaning validation support for multiple processing areas.
• Direct Process Technicians and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Conduct training for new hires and improve team capabilities.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Effective communication

Troubleshooting skills

Equipment operation

Training delivery

Education

NITEC or higher NITEC

GCE ‘O/A’ levels

Diploma in a technical discipline

Tools

LIMS

SAP

DCS Delta V system

Job description

Pfizer Singapore is recruiting permanent employees for the manufacturing site expansion of Pfizer Asia Manufacturing Pte Ltd (PAMPL) in Singapore.

Why Patients Need You

Our breakthroughs would not reach patients without our pharmaceutical manufacturing team. We rely on dedicated, agile members who understand their role's importance and impact in Pfizer’s mission. Patients need colleagues like you who take pride in their work and strive to improve outcomes. You will help ensure that patients and physicians have the medicines they need, when they need them.

What You Will Achieve

You will provide cleaning validation support for multiple processing areas within API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients). Responsibilities include developing procedures, guiding the shop floor to ensure proper cleaning and release of equipment after each campaign. You should have strong knowledge of API equipment/technologies, operations, SOPs, GMP, standard work, and a focus on continuous improvement, along with organizational, communication, and people skills.

As part of the Technical Operations team, you are recognized as a subject matter expert and serve as an ongoing technical resource, overseeing cleaning to meet EHS and GMP standards, and working to maximize production efficiency. You will adapt standard methods and procedures based on your knowledge and experience, considering cross-organizational impacts to enhance project quality. You will make decisions on appropriate methods and procedures for different situations, train others, and promote behaviors aligned with our goal to provide the best healthcare to patients.

How You Will Achieve It

1. Stand in for Shift Team Supervisors (STS) and act as Site Incident Commander when necessary.
2. Direct Process Technicians in operating and cleaning process equipment, ensuring permits are issued safely.
3. Provide guidance, support, and training to improve team capabilities.
4. Develop OJT, JSA, and RA for plant operations and conduct training for new hires.
5. Perform material handling, sampling, filter inspection, change-out, and charging operations as per SOP.
6. Conduct pre- and post-campaign activities, including cleaning and setup.
7. Operate panels, monitor process trends and alarms using DCS Delta V system.
8. Ensure proper shift handovers and update Standard Work documentation.
9. Complete documentation following GMP and GDP standards.
10. Monitor plant status, liaise with other departments, troubleshoot deviations, and coordinate resolutions.
11. Prepare and clean equipment for maintenance and respond to safety incidents.
12. Assist in investigations of incidents and operational deviations.
13. Perform system transactions in LIMS, AMPS, SAP, MTS, EMAS, etc.
14. Complete all required training and participate in emergency response activities.
15. Identify and communicate operational issues, develop solutions, and uphold Pfizer’s values.

Accountabilities

• Meeting production targets
• Safe operation of plant and equipment
• Adherence to SOPs and safety regulations
• cGMP compliance
• Maintaining clean and organized plant areas
• Technical training of Process Technicians

Core Competencies

• Equipment operation
• Effective communication
• Training delivery
• GMP knowledge
• Troubleshooting skills

Qualifications - Must-Have

• NITEC or higher NITEC, GCE ‘O/A’ levels, or Diploma in a technical discipline
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in pharmaceuticals, chemicals, or petrochemicals
• Ability to act decisively and independently
• Positive attitude and pride in work
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken)
• Fully vaccinated against Covid-19 with official medical proof

Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable legislation.