**Technical Specialist in Operations Vaccines IPT Opportunity**
An exceptional chance has emerged for a Technical Specialist to join our team in Operations Vaccines IPT. This role will provide process technical support to the Vaccines IPT team and other site departments requiring Vaccine Process knowledge assistance.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support departmental and site-level activities needing process and operational knowledge.
* Assist in process operations, including troubleshooting technical and process-related issues and leading investigations utilizing MPS principles (DMAIC/A3/OPPS).
* Manage EHS and Quality investigations, coaching, completing, and overseeing batch record reviews.
* Lead cross-functional Technical Projects to further develop the Vaccine Process.
* Support and manage Process Robustness changes and product introductions.
* Head cross-functional Project problem-solving teams for troubleshooting and investigations within Vaccines IPT and across the site as needed.
* Vaxneuvance Point of Contact for site compliance initiatives.
Requirements:
* Provide high-level process knowledge to supporting functions and projects.
* Support and lead material management and troubleshooting with a cost focus.
* Apply Lean Six Sigma and Lean methodologies.
* Represent the department on cross-functional project teams.
* Adhere to highest standards for Compliance (Safety, Quality, and Cost).
Essential Skills and Qualifications:
* Honors Degree or Master's in a Science or Engineering discipline (preferably Biotechnology).
* > 4 years' experience in biopharmaceutical/vaccines environment.
* Knowledge in material management and associated systems.
* Direct experience with Single Use Technology (operational use, problem solving, vendor engagement).
* Direct experience in manufacturing with a problem-solving mindset.
* Strong technical and process knowledge with background and experience in drug substance processing unit operations (UF/DF, Lyophilisation, Bottle filling, PAT, Single use technology deployment).
* Strong collaboration and project management skills; able to establish good working relationships with employees at all levels, resolve conflict, and provide feedback.
* Demonstrated successes in a cross-functional team environment (project teams).
* Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems; taking a new perspective using existing solutions.
* Stakeholder management of multi-decision makers, colleagues, peers, and cross-functional teams.
* Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
* Demonstrated ability to forecast, plan, and monitor cost with regard to material consumption.