Job Description:
The Rathdrum GMT Leader is responsible for leading a team of Process Development Scientists and Process Engineers. They will support API manufacturing operations in the Rathdrum site by ensuring the monitoring and management of the performance of manufacturing processes on site.
The Rathdrum GMT Leader will contribute to the development and implementation of site strategy as a key member on the Rathdrum Site Leadership team. They will lead process development, familiarization, scale-up, and transfer of API processes into the site.
This position includes responsibility for fostering a culture of continuous improvement, establishing GMT team objectives, and supporting development of site goals and targets.
Responsibilities:
1. Providing leadership to site GMT colleagues, mentoring and developing the team
2. Developing the GMT team with skills to determine future needs of the site
3. Fostering a culture of continuous improvement
4. Establishing GMT team objectives and supporting development of site goals and targets
5. Working closely with other site leadership team members to ensure appropriate resourcing to deliver site objectives and maintain site schedules
6. Preparing and managing the annual expense and capital budget for the Rathdrum GMT team
7. Working with Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality to mitigate quality and supply risks related to API and to identify opportunities for continuous process improvement
8. Taking ownership for supporting the performance of the manufacturing processes, including process monitoring to ensure manufacturing remains in control and manufacturing processes are robust
9. Promoting and supporting application of Quality by Design (QbD) principles for identification and control of critical process parameters (CPPs)
10. Ensuring the GMT team support/manage improvement projects for improving yield, cycle times, efficiency, MUV, process robustness etc., performing technical studies as required
11. Ensuring the GMT team support/lead process investigations, as required
12. Ensuring successful technology transfer of APIs and process technologies
13. Complying with all safety requirements, ensuring that the GMT laboratories maintain a safe and clean working area
14. Applying and ensuring compliance with the Zoetis Global Quality Standards and with EU, FDA and other relevant regulations
15. Participating in inspection readiness and preparation activities, including frontline and backroom support during regulatory site
16. Participating in Rathdrum site governance meetings, including Change Control Council, Quality Review Council, and EHS Council
17. Developing and maintaining relationships with colleagues within GMS and VMRD networks, to identify potential value-creating opportunities for process improvements
18. Keeping abreast of technological advances specific to API process technologies, applying new techniques where appropriate
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* BSc/MSc/PhD in chemistry/chemical engineering
* 10 years of industry experience, minimum of 5 years of process chemistry experience
* Mastery of scientific principles, practices and theories with broad process chemistry experience
* Familiarity with commercial scale equipment and processes
* Demonstration of strong leadership skills
* Strong understanding of regulatory and quality requirements
* Certified Green Belt, and knowledge of six sigma and lean tools preferable
Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary, bonus, 25.5 days holiday per annum plus public holidays, a defined contributory pension plan, private medical insurance for you and your family and empowered flexible working.
Others:
This job advert indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities or responsibilities required of the incumbent.
The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.