Lead, Manufacturing (Day Shift)

BIOMARIN; Novato (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manufacturing Shift Lead to oversee daily operations in a cutting-edge biotechnology environment. This role involves leading a team, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and maintaining high-quality manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong manufacturing experience and technical competency in relevant equipment and processes. Join a dynamic team dedicated to transforming genetic discoveries into innovative medicines that significantly improve patient health outcomes. If you are passionate about biotechnology and leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Full range of medical benefits

Financial benefits

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of manufacturing experience required, with some leadership experience.
• Familiarity with manufacturing software and equipment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations, ensuring effective communication and adherence to schedules.
• Provide training and support to staff while fostering a compliant work environment.

Skills

Manufacturing Experience

Team Leadership

Troubleshooting

Process Knowledge

Education

BA/BS

Tools

Oracle

MES

Microsoft Teams

Chrome Skids

TFF Skids

Job description

About Technical Operations

BioMarin’s Technical Operations group is responsible for creating our drugs for use in clinical trials and for scaling production of those drugs for the commercial market. These engineers, technicians, scientists and support staff build and maintain BioMarin’s cutting-edge manufacturing processes and sites, provide quality assurance and quality control to ensure we meet regulatory standards, and procure the needed goods and services to support manufacturing and coordinating the worldwide movement of our drugs to patients.

Manufacturing Shift Lead

SUMMARY

BioMarin’s Technical Operations group is responsible for creating our drugs for use in clinical trials and for scaling production of those drugs for the commercial market. These individuals build and maintain BioMarin’s cutting-edge manufacturing processes and sites, provide quality assurance and quality control to ensure we meet regulatory standards, and procure the needed goods and services to support manufacturing and coordinating the worldwide movement of our drugs to patients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Leadership
   • Accountable for the daily operations in area, requiring effective communication to make appropriate decisions, troubleshooting, and schedule adherence with minimal oversight.
   • Accomplishes tasks through direct and effective coordination.
   • Provides direction and hands-on training for staff.
   • Supports the management of staff with supervisor.
   • Lives department values and sets the standards for others to operate.
   • Fosters an environment of compliance, strong work ethic and ongoing learning.
2. Contribution
   • Ability to take responsibility for moderate level projects.
   • Effective interaction with peer Leads across manufacturing to create alignment and improvement.
   • Partners with support groups (Facilities, Validation, Quality) to complete scheduled activities.
3. Process Knowledge
   • Strong knowledge and experience in all aspects of relevant process theory, equipment, and compliance.
   • Ability to troubleshoot, identify issues and support resolutions with technical groups.
   • Required to perform ongoing operational tasks in respective work area.
   • Uses scientific thinking and decision making in daily work.
4. Technical Competency
   • Proven experience with relevant process, theory and equipment.
   • Experience with process automation and functionality.
   • Assist with review and approval of documentation including Batch Records and logbooks.
   • Support the closure of Manufacturing owned Quality Records (deviations, change requests).
   • Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE

Required Skills:

2-4 years Manufacturing Experience, 0-2 years Leading a team.
Familiarity with manufacturing software, Chrome skids, TFF skids.
Delegating work, leading a team, following production schedule.

Desired Skills:

2-4 years Manufacturing Experience, 0-2 years Leading a team.
Experience with Oracle, MES, Microsoft Teams, communication with groups.

EDUCATION

BA/BS desired not required, 1-2 years leading Manufacturing experience.

EQUIPMENT

Chrome Skids, TFF skids, buffer tanks, lab washers, autoclaves.

CONTACTS

Will interact with manufacturing, automation, facilities, instrumentation, QA, QC.

SHIFT DETAILS

This position is for the Back half Day shift Wed/Thurs-Sat 6am-7pm.

ONSITE, REMOTE, OR FLEXIBLE

Onsite only.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

None.

Who We Are

BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health.

Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities.

Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best – people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems – and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we’ve produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well-understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first-to-market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options.

Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

In the U.S., the salary range for this position is $68,300 to $102,500 per year, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A discretionary bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.