Director Of Global Quality Control Raw Materials

Overview

The Director of Global QC Materials is accountable for high GMP service and support level within QC as well as with applicable stakeholders outside of Quality Control within FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies. They are accountable for GMP compliant support systems according to EU GMP (Eudralex volume 4, Part 1 and 2), 21CFR part 210, 211, 820,11 and other applicable GMP guidelines. They will manage and develop the Global QC Materials management team and department.

External US

The work we do at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies (FDB) has never been more important—and we are looking for talented candidates to join us. We are growing our locations, our capabilities, and our teams, and looking for passionate, mission-driven people like you who want to make a real difference in people's lives. Join FDB and help manufacture the next vaccine, cure, or gene therapy in partnership with some of the most innovative biopharma companies across the globe. We are proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your passion,energyand drive - what we call Genki.

Responsible for driving development and implementing the FDB global QC material strategy, the Director of Global QC Materials will set the direction and execute the strategy according to plan with global FDB stakeholders, to ensure our KojoX strategy. They will ensure continued focus on identification, improvements and implementation of optimizations across FDB Global QC. The Director will continuously work with the management team to make sure that we put people first, and that we have motivated and engaged employees and we ensure we are an employer of choice.

Reporting directly to the VP of Quality Control (Global), this role can have 1-5 direct reports, with the possibility of having 20-50 indirect reports.

Main Activities and Responsibilities:

Create a common/standard for material documentation requirements, assessments and testing strategy across the Company

Lead and develop a team responsible for driving, supporting, and improving the way we work with material strategy across FDB to ensure shared material strategy

Develop and implement the global material strategy to optimize work with our internal and external stakeholders, to support KojoX

Execute managerial tasks per the Company policies (e.g. Workday, compensation, 1:1 etc.)

Oversee and responsible for the tech transfer area related to materials in QC (agreement with customers, specs.SJR reports etc.)

Ensuring compliance on materials regarding customer, vendor and regulatory requirements

Ensure continued improvement and capacity development via the QC materials network

Enforce established policies, processes and procedures and identifies areas where enhancements will improve daily work.

Cross functional collaboration and project team leadership assignments consistent with personal strategic, operational and technical leadership.

All other duties as assigned.

The Director of QC Materials is accountable for GMP compliance for materials according to USP, EU GMP (part 1 and 2), 21 CFR part 210, 211, 820, 11 and other applicable GMP guidelines.Although with no direct budgetary responsibilities, they will provide input to the overall Global QC budget.

This role has a direct impact on the global strategy for QC materials and responsibility for the performance and quality of QC materials related activities in the tech transfer process.They interact closely with global internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignments are made across teams as part of the shared materials strategy and KojoX vision including level loading of resources where needed.This role will oversee a highly complex team with many responsibilities and stakeholders in many departments and direct relations to customers and vendors.

In collaboration with Global QC management team, you will make decisions regarding:

Quality issues and complex investigations

Development and building the Global QC material strategy and organization

People management and development

Background Requirements and Education:

Master's Degree in one of the following areas: Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Pharmacy or similar

8+ years of experience with analytical testing (preferably raw material testing and release), GMP experience, Drug Product requirements

5+ years management experience

Leadership experience and capabilities

Strong ability to prioritize work and activities, and give overall direction

Excellent people management skills

Coaching skills including meeting every employee on the level needed – adaptable to team members' style of working

Project management skills

Proven ability to plan, prioritize and to complete own work and the work of others

Proven ability to work in a team and as individual

Proven ability to work on a global level

Extensive knowledge within analytical raw material methods (Compendia/non-compendia)

Extensive understanding of GMP guidelines,

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (excellent communication skills in Danish is desired).

Although this may be a hybrid posting, the incumbent must reside within a reasonable commuting distance from one of the FDB US locations (Research Triangle Park NC, Holly Springs NC, College Station TX, Thousand Oaks CA). The US salary range for this position is $185,000 to $240,000. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

FDBU works with technical data, technology and materials that are subject to U.S. export laws and regulations. This position will require access to technical data, technology and source code that is controlled under U.S. export laws and regulations, including but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations at 22 C.F.R. Parts 120 – 130 and Export Administration Regulations in 15 C.F.R. Part 730 – 774, as may be amended. To conform to these laws and regulations, applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., protected individuals as defined by 8 USC 1324(b)(a)(3) (i.e., asylees and refugees) or otherwise eligible for an export authorization from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce. Offers of employment will be contingent on the Company's ability to secure an export authorization.

FDBU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genderidentifyor any other protected class. Ifan accommodationtothe application process is needed, please e-mail ****** .

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Job Locations US

Posted Date 1 month ago (9/5/2024 2:30 PM)

Requisition ID 2024-27811

Category Quality Control

Company (Portal Searching) FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies