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Manager, Engineering

Who We Are

At the Roche Group, about 80,000 people across 150 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we've become one of the world's leading research-focused healthcare groups. A member of the Roche Group, Genentech has been at the forefront of the biotechnology industry for more than 30 years, using human genetic information to develop novel medicines for serious and life-threatening diseases. The headquarters for Roche pharmaceutical operations in the United States, Genentech has multiple therapies on the market for cancer and other serious illnesses. Please take this opportunity to learn about Genentech, where we believe that our employees are our most important asset and are dedicated to remaining a great place to work.

The Position

The Position: Accountable for managing a multi-discipline technical group responsible for performing a variety of routine and complex activities under cGMP regulations and standards. The team’s primary responsible is providing technical support for upstream manufacturing operations to ensure reliable delivery of drug substances to the global supply chain. Manage performance and development of direct reports to achieve organizational and department goals in a productive work environment. Develop solutions to complex issues and key Technology initiatives. Establish work priorities and timelines in alignment with project and department needs. Form productive relationships with individuals and groups across the Vacaville site including but not be limited to; Manufacturing, Science and Engineering groups, Validation, Facilities, and Quality Assurance.

Responsibilities and Job Duties: The successful candidate will manage and administer all aspects of personnel performance and staff development. This includes selection, hiring, and training of personnel on company and department policies, systems, and processes. Manage and communicate compensation related information per company guidelines. Coach and develop staff by providing an environment that encourages ongoing personal and professional development. Manage and ensure the setting of realistic goals for staff and provide regularly scheduled feedback throughout the year, including workload balancing. Recommend and implement improvements to Technology policies, plans, and procedures. Manage routine department activities and Technology initiatives, ensuring completion of activities and initiatives on time and within budget. Serve as USFL representative on cross-functional teams and at senior level meetings. Oversee and direct timely resolution of complex issues through effective interdepartmental and cross-functional partnerships. Clearly and effectively communicate and present complex ideas and concepts to all levels within the company. Establish and communicate strategy, vision and direction for their team.

 

Technical Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a diverse team comprising a variety of technical disciplines and skills levels, including Automation, Manufacturing Sciences, Process Engineering, and Validation.  The candidate will oversee technical cross-training efforts, act as a mentor, and provide technical career guidance. Provide technical leadership while fostering teamwork in a GMP environment across functional and organizational boundaries. Communicate proactively with stakeholders and senior management regarding progress, issues, and plans for resolution. The candidate must effectively manage their team in two areas;

·         Immediate resolution of emergent issues including troubleshooting process, equipment and system malfunctions or failures on a 24/7 basis. Daily process monitoring and analysis of manufacturing data, support for discrepancy investigations, and identification/implementation of immediate corrective or preventative actions to ensure continued compliant operation.

·         Support and/or lead identification and implementation of near and long term changes including; analyzing and solving process performance problems, root cause analysis, and ownership/sponsorship of CAPAs. Support and/or lead a variety of capital and expense projects ranging from design, implementation, and startup. Develop solutions to complex problems which may require highly innovative and ingenious approaches.

Who You Are

Experience: 8-11 years in pharm/bio industry after having received Bachelor’s degree plus 3-4 years minimum experience in a supervisory role. Strong technical understanding of large scale cell culture processing desired with familiarity of automated control systems and general control theory. High degree of mechanical aptitude preferred with knowledge of cleaning processes (CIP,COP), sterility principles (SIP), bioreactors, and media preparation. Extensive experience in cGMP manufacturing environment required.

Education: BSc/MSc degree in Engineering related field such as Chemical or equivalent.

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Genentech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.