Position Title: Lead- Process Technology & Support
Job Objective -
To provide technical expertise in pharmaceutical process technology, process development, scale-up, process optimization, equipment commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer technical support, predominantly involving Fluid bed equipment. The role works closely with Customers, Sales, Engineering, Service, Automation, R&D, Production and cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation and optimization of pharmaceutical processing solutions.
Primary responsibilities -
- Develop and optimize pharmaceutical processes involving High Shear, Dry and Fluid Bed Granulation, Fluid bed Drying, Wurster Coating, Tangential Granulation and Coating, Hot Melt Granulation, Tablet Coating, etc
- Execute laboratory, pilot and commercial-scale trials and support technology transfer and scale-up activities.
- Lead/support FAT, SAT, commissioning, qualification and start-up of processing equipment at customer sites.
- Provide technical troubleshooting, root cause analysis and CAPA for process, equipment, automation and instrumentation issues.
- Act as technical interface with customers and support process demonstrations, validation and technical discussions.
- Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Service, Automation, Quality and Production teams for project execution and problem resolution.
- Prepare technical reports, trial reports, case studies, SOPs and best-practice documents.
- Drive continuous improvement, productivity enhancement, customer satisfaction and competitor benchmarking initiatives.
- Support business development through technical solutions, aftermarket opportunities and spares generation.
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Key Result Areas
- Successful execution of customer trials, commissioning and qualification activities.
- Timely resolution of customer technical issues.
- Successful process scale-up and technology transfer projects.
- Improvement in process performance and customer satisfaction.
- Generation of business opportunities in Pharmaceutical, Food, Feed, Nutraceutical and Chemical sectors.
- Development of technical solutions, case studies and standardized best practices
Key Interfaces
Internal Interfaces
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External Interfaces
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- Cross-functional collaboration: Working with internal CFT groups like Sales, Automation & Controls, Design, NPD, QAC, Aftermarket or operations
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- Pharma Companies
- Non-Pharma Companies
- Educational Institutions / University
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ACG Persona
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Persona
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Level
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Competency
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Level
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Entrepreneur
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Practitioner
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- Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical solid dosage manufacturing processes.
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Strong
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Builder
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Practitioner
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- Hands-on expertise in Fluid Bed Processor, High Shear Granulator, Wurster, Tangential, Rotor, Hot Melt, Tablet Coating, Roller Compactor .
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Proficient
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Innovator
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Strong
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- Experience in handling Onco products using various containment solutions
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Proficient
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Nurturer
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Proficient
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- Knowledge of scale-up, DOE, process validation and technology transfer.
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Strong
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Integrator
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Strong
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- Strong troubleshooting, RCA and CAPA management skills.
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Strong
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Partner
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Proficient
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- Excellent customer-facing, Communication and technical report writing skills.
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Proficient
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Educational and Experience Requirements
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Minimum Requirement
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Desired
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Level of Education
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Experience
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A technically strong pharmaceutical professional with 12 to 14 years of experience in manufacturing, process technology, technology transfer, scale-up and customer-facing technical support.
The candidate should independently lead process trials, commissioning activities, troubleshooting projects and technical discussions with domestic and international pharmaceutical customers.
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A technically strong pharmaceutical professional with 10-12 years of experience in manufacturing, process technology, technology transfer, scale-up and customer-facing technical support.
The candidate should independently lead process trials, commissioning activities, troubleshooting projects and technical discussions with domestic and international pharmaceutical customers.
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