Supervisor, Environmental Monitoring

Indivior PLC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 88,000 - 95,731; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

401(k) with company match

Equity program

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Indivior PLC seeks a Supervisor for Environmental Monitoring to lead EM technicians across shifts, ensuring timely sampling, data accuracy, and cGMP compliance. This role drives staff development, coaching, and performance reviews while coordinating with QA and production to sustain product quality.

Strong leadership and MS Office proficiency are essential. The position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a global pharmaceutical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, biological sciences or related field.
• Three to five years of progressive lab/environmental monitoring responsibility in pharma manufacturing or equivalent.
• Experience in aseptic processing is preferred.
• Knowledge of quality control testing methods, validation techniques and microbiology concepts.
• Ability to interpret data using analytical skills in pharmaceutical applications.
• Supervisory experience preferred; leadership role experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of Environmental Monitoring technicians.
• Ensure timely completion of environmental sampling and site utility sampling.
• Maintain compliance with cGMP and Indivior specifications.
• Provide guidance during audits and oversee EM data review and reporting.
• Lead training for new staff and gowning qualifications.
• Develop and update SOPs and monitoring programs.

Skills

Leadership

Verbal and written communication

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in microbiology or related field

Job description

Supervisor, Environmental Monitoring

Position Overview

The Environmental Monitoring (EM) Supervisor is responsible for supervising the activities of Environmental Monitoring technicians and ensuring EM production coverage on all shifts is provided. Responsible for effectively hiring, developing, coaching, counseling, managing and motivating the EM staff. The number of direct reports fluctuates with the needs of the business. Responsible for the timely and accurate completion of required environmental samples and collection of water and other site utility samples. Assures compliance to cGMP and Indivior specifications. Identifies areas for validation and/or improvement and develops protocols for same. Inform Senior Manager of QC of departmental activities and product related events. This position may represent the QC department at meetings and provides guidance in the absence of the Senior Manager of QC.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Supervises daily activities of EM technicians.
• Assures that job activity deadlines are met on a timely basis.
• Ensures daily quality concerns and questions are being adequately addressed by department personnel.
• Ensures system for monitoring and trending environmental data is up to date and data is approved.
• Assures proper and timely collection of environmental and site utility samples.
• Participates and serves as the EM representative during internal and regulatory audits.
• Creates EM summary reports to support site and product filings.
• Instructs the new employee gowning classes.
• Instructs the Aseptic Process Area (APA) gowning class and approves new employees to start APA qualification.
• Ensures all employees that enter the APA are gown qualified / requalified and participate in annual media fills.
• Assesses planned repair work to be performed in the classified areas and completes the QC Approval of CWOs for the work to be performed.
• Ensures the review and approval of EM data is completed and delivered to MQA to support the weekly System Release process.
• Hires and oversees the training of department personnel.
• Assures steps are being taken to maintain positive personnel morale and development.
• Conducts performance evaluations.
• Assures execution of monitoring and testing programs to assess the microbiology quality parameters of in-process, environmental systems and effectiveness of production processes.
• Establishes goals for the timely release of product and performance of projects.
• Monitors performance of the group against the goals to identify and implement needed corrective action.
• Ensures that product or an environmental system not meeting specifications and limits is promptly investigated.
• Identifies possible source and corrective action needed and evaluates the impact upon the lot.
• Identifies significant adverse quality trends by preparing and analyzing summary reports.
• Addresses quality control test results, microbial profiles of environmental systems.
• Generates and updates Standard Operating Procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge of cGMPs and regulatory issues/guidelines.
• Assures department is equipped with functional, calibrated equipment and necessary supplies.
• Supervises investigations of out of specification results and environmental excursions.
• Ensures adequate evaluation of new product processes.
• Represents the department in cross functional teams and meetings.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned by management.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, biological sciences or related field required.
• Three to five years of progressive laboratory/environmental monitoring responsibility in support of pharmaceutical manufacturing or equivalent related industrial or clinical experience.
• Experience in aseptic processing is preferred.
• Knowledgeable of quality control testing methods, validation techniques and concepts of microbiology.
• Ability to understand and scientifically interpret data utilizing analytical skills and practical experience in pharmaceutical applications.
• Supervisory experience preferred; candidate must have held some type of leadership role.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Physical Requirements

Position is exposed to a number of environments, office, lab, outside, plant floor, etc. The role requires continuous computer use and typing, along with routine walking between offices, laboratories, and operational areas. Frequently talking and using eye and hand coordination. Occasionally requiring lifting and carrying less than 10 lbs. Standing, walking, bending over, and repetitive use of legs are done occasionally. Personnel engaged in the manufacture, processing, or holding of a drug product shall wear clean clothing appropriate for the duties they perform. Protective apparel, such as head, face, hand, and arm coverings, shall be worn as necessary to protect drug products from contamination.

How We Invest in Our People

Starting Salary: $88,000-$95,731 USD (actual salary is based on qualifications and experience)

• Competitive PTO plus company closure from December 24th- January 1st.
• Eligible to participate in Indivior’s bonus program, based on company and individual performance.
• 401(k) and Profit‑Sharing Plan: Company match of 75% on your first 6% of contributions and profit‑sharing contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay.
• Annual Equity for All program and U.S. Employee Stock Purchase Plan – 15% Discount.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability coverage.
• Health, Dependent Care and Limited Purpose Flex Spending and HSA options.
• Adoption assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Concierge/personal assistance services.
• Voluntary benefits including Legal, Pet Insurance and Critical Illness coverage.
• Wellness programs as well as other discounts and perks.

Equal Employment Opportunity

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply!