Visium Resources is looking for a Sr. CQV Manager / Lead who will work on the filling and packaging operations within a sterile / aseptic pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. Tasks may include all or in part, design / re-design, installation, start-up / commissioning, qualification as well as operation support for analysis, trouble shooting and / or process improvements of the filling / packaging equipment systems. The ideal candidate should possess technical as well as leadership skills to independently perform or manage resources and activities related to the filling and packaging operations.
- Job location is Portland, OR.
- JOB ID: 11953
Accountabilities:
- Lead or participate in design or operations of packaging pharmaceutical products into their final forms and containers by fill / finish and packaging like, vials, syringes, and other delivery systems.
- Work with production and packaging groups to create User Requirements Specifications (URS) for ongoing operations or new projects.
- Collaborate with vendors for packaging machinery, equipment systems, automation controls, materials, and consumables, to create Design Specifications (DS) and Functional Specifications (FS) to implement solutions for reducing contamination risks & process failures.
- Assess current packaging operations for troubleshooting, efficiencies, and continuous improvement opportunities.
- Spearhead innovations in packaging technologies to support existing client needs.
- Perform reliability studies on packaging equipment.
- Perform optimization studies for the optimal use of packaging equipment systems for use in campaigns.
- Support documentation and/or execution of FAT / SAT / Commissioning, Qualification of packaging systems.
- Coordinate meetings with cross-functional departments to drive project progress, facilitate decisions, provide updates to higher management.
- Other duties as assigned by client, and / or our client, based on workload and project requirements.
- Work may require occasional support over shutdowns or extended hours, specifically during installation and commissioning / validation phases.
Experience & Education:
- College / Bachelors' Degree or Diploma in Engineering discipline, preferable Mechanical
- 6+ years in GxP environment typically for design or operation of pharmaceutical packaging operations, including sterile / aseptic manufacturing.
- Previous experience in the pharmaceutical / biotech industry, with knowledge of requirements for a cGMP operation
- Possess leadership skills and be able to take initiative to lead projects, involving multiple stakeholders, departments, and varying complexity.
- Ability to oversee multiple projects and work in a challenging environment.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Travel and / or off-hours work may be required on occasion!