Launch Expert PLaNTS (focus area Sterile Drug Product Manufacturing & Process Validation) (m/f/d)

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The Position

The PlaNTS (Parenteral Launches and New Technologies Stream) Organization at Kaiseraugst is ensuring timely implementation of new technologies, realization of Capex projects and coordination of Product Launches and Technical Transfers. Our expertise, open mindset and passion for continuous improvement is the foundation to bring innovation to life. As part of PLaNTS, the Launch Experts contribute to this mission as experts with a wide range of cross- functional focus areas (Drug Product validation, local packaging development, manufacturing experts etc).

The focus area of the open Launch Expert position is related to sterile manufacturing of liquid vials, lyophilized vials or prefilled syringes and associated activities, such as validations of product related production processes or assessments of technical upgrades or changes. This includes supporting products during launches and technical transfers, as well as commercial manufacturing as a subject matter expert (SME).

Career Opportunities

• Conduct validation of product related production processes for sterile drug products as part of different technical transfer teams.

• Develop and improve local as well as global validation strategies for different products and take care of additional product aspects such as Leachables/Extractables, Filter Validation etc. in close collaboration with the local and global stakeholders like different value streams in Kaiseraugst, other production sites, different development teams and global functions in the Roche/Genentech network.

• Strive for innovation, significant improvement and reduction of process time. Evaluate scenarios to reduce costs and establish lean and robust processes.

• Support the sterile manufacturing Value Streams as a subject matter expert, including troubleshooting, continuous improvement and quality risk management. Bring local perspective related to technical feasibility, implementation options or validation strategies into cross- functional and cross-site projects, eg related to roll out of new technologies or definition of global standards.

• Manage the lifecycle of validation processes and validated products, author relevant regulatory dossier sections and support regulatory strategies and their implementation.

• Role model agile mindset, in partnership with key stakeholders, play a pivotal role in evolving our manufacturing and validation processes to apply agile principles and technology advances and leverage LPS methodology

Qualifications and Experience

• Distinct ability to work in a self-organized, multi-disciplinary team in an agile environment with a sense of urgency and high motivation around a common goalas well as strong communication and collaboration skills with a multitude of different stakeholders, communities and external partners as well as a strategic, solution-oriented mindset with a strong drive for execution with compliance focus and can-do attitude.

• Multiple years of relevant bio/pharmaceutical experience, ideally in manufacturing, process validation or technical development and fundamental understanding of process validation, sterile manufacturing, GMP including PQS, right to operate and regulatory requirements.

• A BS/BA degree in life sciences, engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience (advanced degree favorable).

• Fluency in both German and English.

• A fundamental working understanding of safety, quality systems and quality assurance concepts is required, including the application of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).

• Track record of having the courage to drive change, while balancing risks and pacing for success.

Who we are

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Roche Kaiseraugst is a cornerstone of Roche's global production and logistics network. It employs some 1900 people out of the 10,700 employees at our Basel/Kaiseraugst site and is Roche's largest and most innovative packaging facility worldwide. Read more.

Besides extensive development and training opportunities, we offer flexible working options, 18 weeks of maternity leave and 10 weeks of gender independent partnership leave. Our employees also benefit from multiple services on site such as child-care facilities, medical services, restaurants and cafeterias, as well as various employee events.

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and strive to identify and create opportunities that enable all people to bring their unique selves to Roche.