Supervisor, Manufacturing Media/Buffer

In this new role, you will hire, manage and develop a team of Manufacturing Associates to administer Biogen’s applicable policies and procedures and will represent manufacturing in cross-functional teams:

During project phase:
• Leverage Integrated Working Team ( IWT) lead, plan and anticipate resources for upcoming commissioning activities and ensures Manufacturing Associates staffing to support commissioning execution.
• Drive manufacturing and area (BES Cmg Eng) staff to complete or exceed needed area work as outlined by plan.
• Drive Operational Readiness activities (SOPs, Material identification, etc.)
• Own the plant areas to ensure readiness for production

When operational
• Schedule and direct daily manufacturing activities in the large scale media/buffer preparation area
• Technical responsibilities include, but not limited to, weighing of components, Delta V controlled mix/buffer tanks, analytical lab equipment for sampling, use of glass washer and autoclave, filtering solutions as well as use of electronic batch documentation
• Perform manufacturing activities according to cGMP guidelines, ensuring batch execution, evaluating test results, resolving issues, troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and make recommendations for resolution
• Coordinate and draft revisions to automated batch documents
• Hire and develop a well-functioning team - focusing on values and culture
• Establishment of goals and development plans for employees
• Train Manufacturing Associates on process activities, including safety and cGMP requirements
• Supervises validation activities, ensuring proper and timely execution of validation protocols
• Coordinate manufacturing activities with other departments such as Quality, Materials Management, Manufacturing science, Validation, and Process Engineering

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• At least 3 years of solid practical experience with similar tasks within biotech upstream department
• Experience in managing a team is required
• Practical knowledge with cGMP´s and understanding of biotech/pharma production processes and unit operat

Join a start-up project, participate to commissioning activities for different production lines, manage and develop your own team.
With the new production facility we are looking for a passionate supervisor who will be able to bring its expertise during the project phase and when it becomes operational.