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Senior Technical Services Manager, Inverin
Client: Viatris
Location: Inverin, Ireland
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: e91244f2378a
Job Views: 3
Posted: 30.06.2025
Expiry Date: 14.08.2025
Job Description:
Description & Qualifications
Our global portfolio includes best-in-class, iconic brand-name products as well as global key brands; generics, including branded and complex generics; and other offerings across a wide range of therapeutic areas. We are committed to helping create healthier communities worldwide through education, outreach, and better access to treatment.
For those driven to live their lives with purpose, Viatris helps employees realize their full potential by creating a collaborative culture that fosters courage and resilience. Viatris is more than just a place to work. This is a place to make a difference in the world.
The Role & What You Will Be Doing
As part of the Technical Services function, the Technical Services Manager – Product/Process will be responsible for coordinating and supporting the development & optimization of aseptic pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives as well as technical transfer and New Product Introductions. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Production, Product Development, Quality, Regulatory, and Engineering, to enhance efficiency, scale-up processes, perform NPIs, and troubleshoot manufacturing challenges.
Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference, and here’s how the Senior Technical Services Manager role will make an impact:
Process Development & Optimization:
* Oversee the design, development, and optimization of aseptic/sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, ensuring robust, scalable, and cost-effective production.
* Initiate and track the execution of process risk assessments (e.g., FMEA) and implement risk-mitigation strategies.
* Drive resolution for investigations into deviations, non-conformances, and root cause analyses.
* Lead technical aspects of scale-up, tech transfer, and commercialization of new products.
Validation & Compliance:
* Oversee the preparation and execution of Process Validation (PV) protocols (e.g., PPQ) and Continued Process Verification (CPV).
* Provide direction and expertise in the generation of change controls aligned with site procedures to support product/process changes.
* Provide SME support for regulatory filings (e.g., CMC sections of regulatory filings) with process data and technical justifications.
Manufacturing Support & Troubleshooting:
* Manage on-the-floor technical support for routine manufacturing operations, deviations, and process issues.
* Analyze process data trends to drive continuous improvement and reduce variability in critical quality attributes (CQAs).
NPI, Technical Transfer & Scale-Up:
* Guide and manage the technical requirements supporting technology transfers between development, pilot, and commercial-scale manufacturing.
* Collaborate with R&D and Site Operations teams to ensure smooth process transitions.
* Provide SME guidance regarding the definition of critical process parameters (CPPs) and critical quality attributes (CQAs) for robust transfer and/or scale-up.
Continuous Improvement & Innovation:
* Support team members in identifying and implementing process improvements using Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies.
* Evaluate and introduce new technologies to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve yield.
* Support cost-reduction initiatives while maintaining quality and compliance.
About Your Skills & Experience
We seek a candidate with:
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Biotechnology, or related field.
* 5-8 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, process engineering, or technical services, preferably in sterile injectables or biologics.
* Strong knowledge of aseptic processing, terminal sterilization, and lyophilization.
* Experience with process validation (PPQ), DOE, and statistical process control (SPC).
* Proficiency in cGMP, Annex 1, FDA, EMA, and ICH guidelines for sterile products.
* Ability to generate cGMP documentation such as protocols, reports, change controls.
* Practical experience with filling machines, isolators, autoclaves, depyrogenation tunnels, lyophilizers, and modes of operation.
* Good knowledge of aseptic behaviors, filter integrity testing, single-use systems.
* Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Minitab) and process modeling software.
* Fundamentals of microbiology and knowledge of unit operations to ensure sterility.
Viatris is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We encourage applicants even if their experience doesn't match every requirement, as they may be suitable for this or other roles.
Benefits at Viatris
We offer competitive salaries, benefits, and an inclusive environment. Benefits include:
* Career progression opportunities
* Work-life balance initiatives
* Bonus scheme
* Health insurance
* Pension
Diversity & Inclusion at Viatris
We value diversity and inclusion as essential to our mission. Learn more about our commitment to equity and inclusion on our website.
Sustainability at Viatris
We are committed to responsible and sustainable operations, empowering people to live healthier lives. Learn more about our efforts on our website.
Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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