Description
External Manufacturing Technical Manager - 12 monthsOur client, a global enterprise with core competency in the Life Science field of health care is currently seeking for an External Manufacturing Technical Manager for a 1 year project in Basel, Switzerland scheduled to start in July 2017.
As the External Manufacturing Technical Manager, you will be responsible for the technical interface between the client and Contract Manufacturers of consumer healthcare products, which include pharmaceutical products, dietary supplements, cosmetic products and/or medical devices.
Responsibilities
- Technical transfer from development to manufacturing site or from site to site
- Support validation of manufacturing and packaging processes at Contract Manufacturers, for new products and for changes to existing products. Review and approve validation protocols and reports.
- Review changes to manufacturing processes, raw material sources, manufacturing equipment, and evaluate technical requirements to implement change (e.g. determine if process validation is required).
- Provide input/guidance into resolution of production issues/deviations to ensure continuity of Supply. Troubleshooting in manufacturing.
Requirements
- BS or equivalent degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Technology, or equivalent
- Extensive experience managing technical interface with Contract Manufacturers (CMOs)
- Experience with a wide range of pharmaceutical forms (solid dose, semi-solids, etc.)
- Minimum 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry (small molecule), covering the following functions:
- Process Technology
- Technology transfer from R&D to manufacturing plant, or from plant to plant
- Process validation
- Technical Services
- Manufacturing
- Product Development GMP knowledge
- Excellent communication skills in English is required
- Relevant working/residency permit or Swiss/EU-Citizenship required
I am a specialized recruiter, currently taking care of various projects within the Life Science area in Switzerland. If this role is of interest to you or to someone from your network, please send your CV in Word including your hourly rate expectation for immediate consideration.
You can reach me on or at (o.balakireva'at'realstaffing.com)
Keywords: External Manufacturing, contract manufacturers, CMO, Tech Transfer, finished goods, dietary supplements, validation, contract, Switzerland, Basel, OTC, English