Senior / Manufacturing Supervisor (USP / Central Services)

Talentreq Partners Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharma company in Singapore seeks an experienced biotechnologist to oversee upstream and central services operations. The role demands strong leadership skills, substantial experience in biologics production, and compliance with best practices in manufacturing. Candidates should possess robust problem-solving abilities and a relevant educational background. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply via the provided email for an opportunity to join a collaborative and dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 8 to 12 years of relevant experience in biologics upstream or central services manufacturing.
• 2+ years supervisory experience in Biotechnology/Pharmaceutical Manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft and other software packages.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and supervision for the Biologics group operations.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP and manage daily activities.
• Train junior members and handle equipment operations.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor of Science

Tools

SAP

LIMS

Job description

Opportunity for an experienced biotechnologist with prior experience in leading Upstream (USP) OR Central Services teams for 2 to 3 years within the biologics production facility to join an established biopharma in West of Singapore.

Role:

• Provide leadership, support, management, guidance and supervision for the Biologics group to ensure that all day-to-day activities of operations run smoothly and seamlessly.
• Assure that all performance metrics, workload deliverables are completed in alignment with the sites business model.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with other team members within the site and departments.
• Responsible for supporting Cell Culture, Central Services and Purification areas.
• Performs general to complex duties in assigned area within the Biologics Production facility.
• Complies with safety requirements, current Good Manufacturing Practices, and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Organize daily and weekly shift activities and direct junior personnel in execution of daily and weekly tasks.
• Operates equipment including Media Preparation, Buffer Preparation and Glass Wash/Autoclaves, bioreactors, inoculum transfers, filtration and chromatography equipment.
• Performs set-up and sterilization of components and process equipment, monitors and adjusts equipment operation
• Coordinates process sampling and routine measurements
• Ensures that data is recorded, activities logged, and processes monitored appropriately.
• Interfaces with automated production systems and controls.
• Reviews records for completeness and accuracy.
• Authors or revises standard operating procedures.
• Coordinates activities in the startup and validation of new equipment or new areas.
• Trains junior members as a qualified/certified trainer.
• Communicates all events/issues with appropriate individuals.
• Initiates or implements changes of both physical and written procedures.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Sciencewith at least 8 to 12 years of relevant experience, especially in the area of biologics upstream or central services manufacturing
• Must have at least 2 solid years of supervisory experience in Biotechnology/Pharmaceutical Manufacturing;
  • Upstream: prior demonstrated experience performing Cell culture (from vial thaw to production scale) OR
  • Central Services:prior demonstrated experienceoperatingglass washer / autoclave, performing raw material sampling, weighing, dispensing and Buffer/media preparation
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft and other software packages (SAP, LIMS)
• Experience with cGMP documentation and record maintenance
• Strong problem solving and prioritization skills

• Proficient in core and related work processes, and able to implement improvements to work processes.
• Knowledge of complex technical issues and manufacturing experience in a biopharmaceutical / pharmaceutical or similar environment.
• Shift work is required.

Interested applicants, please submit your profile to [e-mail] for review. We will be in touch for initial discussion upon being shortlisted

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