Supervisor, Technology Transfer

Fresenius Kabi USA; Town of Grand Island (NY); On-site; USD 74,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Kabi USA is seeking a Supervisor in the Technology Transfer department in Grand Island, NY. The role oversees 3–4 direct reports, coordinates routine tasks, and trains new staff.

Strong communication with site and corporate teams is essential to drive manufacturing scale-up and process validation efforts. Salary range is $73,614 to $103,000 plus a 6% annual bonus; final pay depends on experience, education, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in science or engineering field.
• 5–7 years of experience in product development, process scale-up, or tech transfer.
• Six Sigma Greenbelt certification preferred.
• Knowledge of parenteral development, manufacturing, validation, cGMPs and FDA regulations.
• English proficiency required for all written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Supervise 3–4 direct reports and maintain development plans for each.
• Coordinate routine department tasks and assist in training new employees.
• Lead team meetings and manage projects related to new products and transfers.
• Review and approve documents, author protocols, and translate findings to manufacturing.
• Provide technical support for investigations and change requests as required.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science, Engineering or equivalent experience

Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification

Job description

Job Summary

The Supervisor reports to the Technology Transfer Manager. Besides supervising the 3-4 direct reports and maintaining development plans for each direct report. The Supervisor is expected to function as a coordinator of specific routine departmental tasks and assist in the training new employees within the Technology Transfer department. The Supervisor will also serve as a source of direction and support to other staff members within the group. The Supervisor must also have outstanding verbal and written communication skills because this position interacts directly with multiple departments at the site and Corporate level. Salary Range: $73,614-$103,000 + 6% annual bonus Final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to experience level, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the daily activities of direct reports and supports other members of the Technology Transfer team.
• Maintains development plans for direct reports and continually works to develop them to the next level.
• Leads the Technology Transfer Team by communicating plant issues and tasks with respect to scaling up processes, new equipment and procedures, equipment and process validation, manufacturing of development, stability, cleaning and product validation batches.
• At a minimum leads one weekly meeting with the team.
• Project manages all projects related to new products, product modernization and all product transfers.
• Communicates as necessary with the various plant departments, other support departments, project team members, and own department.
• Reviews and approves documents for direct reports and other team members.
• Will also author documents and execute protocols, as needed.
• Translates development findings into manufacturing and cleaning processes.
• Identifies and implements best practices and procedures designed to provide robust processes for manufacturing and the Technology Transfer Team.
• Provides information and documentation needed for regulatory submissions or responses as required.
• Reviews CMC submission as the site representative.
• Point of contact for channeling all manufacturing related questions and issues for resolution.
• Technically assesses changes in manufacturing through appropriate review of documentation and testing results.
• Reports changes through risk assessments.
• Provides technical support for Investigations, Action Plans and Material Change Requests, etc. as required.
• Reviews as required various technology transfer documentation with regulatory and other appropriate groups.
• Identifies project requirements and facilitates requirements with internal and external customers and vendors as required.
• Coordinates, tracks and reports on routine departmental assignments such as project time tracking, Product Modernization and Continue Process Validation monitoring as required.
• Assist in the training of new employees to the Technology Transfer department.
• Provides first level of support and direction to departmental staff members as required.
• Serve as a designee in the absence of the Technology Transfer Manger.
• Technical reviewer for tables and protocols and final reports (as assigned by manager).
• Tracks and coordinates routine departmental tasks.
• Actively participates in leadership training.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Must posses good interpersonal skills to establish working relationships.
• 5-7 years experience with product development, process scale up, or technology transfer assignments.
• Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification preferred.
• Knowledge of parenteral product development, manufacturing process, validation, cGMP's, and FDA regulations.
• The Company’s primary business language is English.
• The successful candidate must be able to effectively speak, read, write, and understand English to perform the essential functions of the position, including independently understanding policies, procedures, training materials, and workplace communications written in English due to our heavily regulated work environment.

Additional Information

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as life insurance, disability, 401K with company contribution, and wellness program.

Please note that joining our team does not create a guaranteed or permanent employment arrangement. All employment is at‑will, meaning both the employee and Fresenius Kabi have the right to end the employment relationship at any time, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Fresenius Kabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.

Fresenius Kabi is a global health care company that specializes in injectable medicines, biosimilars, and technologies for infusion, transfusion, and clinical nutrition. Our expansive portfolio of products and global network of science and manufacturing centers provide essential support for the care of critical and chronically ill patients. With more than 41,000 employees worldwide, our dedicated team is united by our shared purpose: to put lifesaving medicines and technologies in the hands of people who care for patients – and to find answers to the challenges they face. We call this purpose caring for life.

Our U.S. headquarters is in Lake Zurich, Illinois and the company’s global headquarters is in Bad Homburg, Germany.

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