Senior Master Manufacturing Technician, Filling Operations

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; Holly Springs (NC); On-site; USD 62,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits

Job summary

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG in North Carolina is launching a state-of-the-art high-volume Drug Product filling facility. The Senior Master Manufacturing Technician will help design, qualify, start-up and register the lines, training teams and ensuring cGMP standards.

You will work with Engineering, MSAT, Quality and Regulatory groups, mentoring colleagues and contributing to the MES and digital tooling programs while supporting safety and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School with 9+ years production experience and/or AA degree with 7+ years technical pharma experience.
• Recognized as a Subject Matter Expert for filling operations.
• Strong understanding of aseptic principles.
• Proficient knowledge of SAP or ERP systems.
• Proven track record mentoring team members through new processes.
• Skilled at setting up and running fill lines in isolator environments.
• Proficient in working in a digital environment (MES, Tulip, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Provide knowledge and training on complex process and equipment technologies to partners.
• Create training materials and train new joiners; act as a coach.
• Assist in authoring SOPs for new equipment.
• Support factory/site acceptance testing to ensure equipment suitability.
• Support equipment qualification and process validation activities.
• Contribute to the site media fill program creation.
• Provide end-user feedback for MES program development.
• Serve as SME for regulatory inspections.
• During operations, manage aseptic fill tasks in accordance with cGMP and PQS.

Skills

SME for Filling operations

Aseptic principles

SAP/ERP proficiency

Training/mentoring

Isolator environment operations

Education

High School + 9+ years experience

AA degree

Bachelor's in science/manufacturing/engineering

Tools

SAP

MES

Tulip

Job description

Welcome to Holly Springs, North Carolina— home to Roche/Genentech’s largest-ever investment: a $2B greenfield start-up where next-generation technology, high-performing teams and Operational Excellence converge to create the global standard for high-volume, highly-efficient Drug Product manufacturing.

The facility’s core is defined by Innovation - leveraging advanced automation, robotics, digital tools, real-time data analytics, and simple, streamlined processes to produce the highest quality medicines. This plant meets today’s demand for CVRM (Cardiovascular, Renal, and Metabolism) medicines and is scalable to grow with the portfolio, which focuses on next-generation metabolic medicines specifically targeting the global obesity epidemic and Type 2 diabetes. This is a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with a high-level of accountability, with planned launch in 2028.

Are you a problem-solver and change-agent who thrives in a Team environment, eager to tackle the most complex manufacturing challenges? If so, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to launch a state-of-the-art facility from the ground-up and shape the culture of our organization for the next generation.

Join us in Holly Springs, where you won’t just build a plant—you will build the future of medicine.

The Opportunity:

We’re seeking a Senior Master Manufacturing Technician to support the process design, qualification, startup and registration of our high volume filling lines at our state of the art facility.

In this exciting role, you will support the User Team and will provide hands‑on technical input for the new large volume manufacturing facility in Holly Springs. In partnership with the Engineering and the start‑up project (user) team, you will partner and collaborate with our partner organizations (Engineering and MSAT, Quality, Supply Chain, Technical Development, Regulatory, CMO, Strategy) to provide input as the end‑user for activities related to design and start‑up a new Drug Product Fill and Finish facility. This role specifically is about the design, qualification, start‑up and registration of the facility’s high volume filling lines.

• You will provide knowledge and training on complex process and equipment technologies to all required partners.

• You will provide training materials and training for people joining the organization. You will act as a coach for colleagues with less experience and help them develop skills/expertise.

• You will support authoring of standard operating procedures for new equipment.

• You will support factory and site acceptance testing to ensure that equipment is suitable for end‑user execution.

• You will support equipment qualification (e.g. smoke studies) and process validation activities.

• You will support the creation of the site’s media fill program.

• You will provide end user feedback for the creation of the MES program.

• Serve as an SME for regulatory inspections.

Following go‑live of the facility, you will transition into a routine position in the site and will extend into daily operation responsibilities. During the operational phase, you will be responsible for filling operations following cGMP, PQS and Safety standards while maintaining a teamwork attitude to effectively manage production needs and meet the production schedule. The Senior Master Filling Technician role will be expected to bring technical expertise in one or more GMP systems, a detailed process understanding of the function and good people skills across the organization. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following traits:

• You will independently perform aseptic set up of the high speed fill lines within an isolator environment.

• You will identify and resolve discrepancies, contribute to investigations, troubleshoot technical issues, and address system gaps.

• You will execute filling tasks such as line set up, environmental monitoring, interventions, and system breakdown, all while focusing on quality and efficiency.

• You will complete and review process‑related documentation, communicate effectively with teams, and support training activities and departmental metrics reporting.

• You will participate in safety inspections, scheduling meetings, project discussions, and other assigned tasks to maintain compliance and efficiency.

• You will demonstrate and train team members on good aseptic techniques within a clean room and isolator environment according to cGMP practices.

• You will direct, coordinate, and prioritize daily activities for the team in order to ensure objectives and performance indicators are met.

Who You Are:

• You possess a minimum of High School and 9+ related year production experience and/or AA degree and 7+ years technical related experience in the pharma industry, supply chain management or in manufacturing.

• You are recognized as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Filling operations.

• You possess a strong understanding of aseptic principles.

• You have proficient knowledge and experience of SAP or ERP systems.

• You have a proven track record of instructing and mentoring team members through a new process.

• You are highly skilled at setting up and running fill lines within an isolator environment.

• You are proficient working in a digital environment (MES, Tulip, etc.)

Preferred qualifications:

• You possess a Bachelor’s Degree in science, manufacturing or engineering.

• You have a proven background working within an MES environment.

• Work Environment/Physical Demands/Safety Considerations

• This role requires you to be onsite full time, initially at the Genentech project office before transitioning on‑site once the site buildings are built and equipment delivered.

• Travel of up to 30% of the time is expected during the project phase to support facility acceptance testing.

• The environment requires gowning, gloves, steel toe boots and safety glasses (as required).

• Ability to work in controlled environments, as required.

• Candidates must be flexible to work overtime and adjust working schedule beyond normal work week. Work schedule may be subject to change based on the phase of the project and/or commercial demand.

Work Environment/Physical Demands/Safety Considerations

• You possess a minimum of High School and 9+ related year production experience and/or AA degree and 7+ years technical related experience in the pharma industry, supply chain management or in manufacturing.

• You are recognized as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Filling operations.

• You possess a strong understanding of aseptic principles.

• You have proficient knowledge and experience of SAP or ERP systems.

• You have a proven track record of instructing and mentoring team members through a new process.

• You are highly skilled at setting up and running fill lines within an isolator environment.

• You are proficient working in a digital environment (MES, Tulip, etc.)

Relocation benefits are available for this job posting.

The expected salary range for this position based in North Carolina is $61,600 - $114,400. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job‑related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.

This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Link to Benefits

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