| Mar 5, 2013 |
Oral Octreotide Brand Trainer
Oral Octreotide Brand Trainer *Position is based in SSF headquarters
The Brand Trainer supports specific brands in which the responsibilities are a combination of Clinical Trainer and Sales Trainer. Therefore, the Brand Trainer must possess a thorough understanding of the assigned brands product(s) in addition to be able to create training programs for both new hires and advanced sales representatives.
Major Responsibilities: - Determines the most effective approach to meet product-learning needs of the specific brand business. Applies instructional design principles and adult learning principles to enhance content delivery.
- Establishes goals and learning objectives to design appropriate and effective curriculum by leveraging adult learning principles.
- Researches the clinical issues and leverages resources (internal and external) to support the learning objectives in designing and creating training programs and products.
- Prepares and/or oversees the preparation of clinical training products and programs such as classes, workshops, learning modules, poster books, and other job aids and materials for distribution to CT&D customers and program participants.
- Develops Brand training programs as identified from Sales and Marketing teams focusing on Brand strategies and tactics that will ensure significant impact on increasing business.
- Facilitates Foundation (Phase I), Core (Phase II), and Advanced (Phase III) Training Classes – skilled at group facilitation and group learning exercises.
- Designs and implements metrics to measure clinical training programs and products impact, effectiveness, appropriateness, and utility.
- Filters and distributes educational resources (i.e. clinical papers) to the CT&D customers and other appropriate audiences while remaining contentious of legal and regulatory parameters.
- Collaborates with all CT&D customers and resources: Sales, Marketing, Development, Medical Communications, Clinical, Legal, Regulatory, Library Services, etc. to ensure consistency, avoid redundancy, and that needs are met and leverage internal resources thereby ultimately, enhance training programs.
- Communicates appropriate Commercial Training and Development (CT&D) programs and resources to all customer segments to help support the Commercial Organizations strategic goals.
- Participates as an active member on Commercial and Brand product teams
- Facilitates “Selling Excellence” training programs that will enhance the effectiveness of the field sales organization
- Participates on CT&D internal training initiatives
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Experienced |
South San Francisco, California |
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| Apr 3, 2013 |
IT Quality Assurance - Sr Validation Engineer
The role of the Validation Engineer, located in San Francisco, is a trusted partner for customers to ensure and improve the overall quality of IT systems throughout their lifecycle with a focus on compliance with regulatory, legal and finance requirements. We are looking for a customer-focused, highly collaborative individual to work with delivery units to advance existing emerging business critical technology according to Roche Pharma needs. The selected candidate will be responsible to: Participate in the development of new standards and revision of existing standards related to Computer Systems Validation (CSV). This includes, but not limited to policies, directives, and Global Informatics standard operating procedures related to the CSV area.
Assemble global feedback on proposed or existing standards and tools and providing recommendations for new guidance/standards or revisions to existing guidance/standards.
Provide consultation and guidance to delivery and operational units within Pharma IT to provide accurate interpretation of Roche CSV approach and requirements, information concerning regulatory requirements related to CSV in the specified area, updates on changes in the regulatory environment
Assure that processes are established across Pharma IT to support delivery and operations of compliant systems.
Gather and analyze metrics and key performance indicators to identify opportunities for process improvement
Escalate non-compliance against quality standards to appropriate governance bodies and Risk Management function for resolution
Facilitate and leverage quality practitioners within the delivery units to identify best practices, and lead improvement initiatives across functional areas
Identify new training programs and/or revisions to existing training programs and approaches for delivery of training within and outside of Global Informatics Provide change request control and support for legacy GMP systems ...
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Experienced |
South San Francisco, California |
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| Apr 22, 2013 |
Principal Technical Mgr, Validation
Level: E4/E5 The position is for a recognized expert and leader as it relates to process and cleaning validation and operations with the ability to gain alignment, advise, coach and train. This includes expertise in the principles and approaches of process and cleaning validation, and is responsible for leading the continued development, implementation and execution of the process and cleaning programs meeting health authority requirements. The Principal Technical Manager will develop solutions to complex Quality system and governance issues and initiatives with inter-organizational impact following cGMP regulations and Roche standards. • Recognized expert and leader as it relates to process and cleaning validation and must have the ability to gain alignment, advise, coach and train Validation and Operations personnel with respect to process and cleaning validation requirements. • Expertise in the principles and approaches of process and cleaning validation, leading the continued development, implementation and execution of the process and cleaning programs meeting health authority requirements. • Develop solutions to complex Quality system and governance issues and initiatives with inter-organizational impact following cGMP regulations and Roche standards. • Identify and implement solutions to complex Quality system governance concerns and improvement opportunities with multi-site and inter-organizational impact. Key Accountabilities: • Provide Process and Cleaning Validation and Operations expertise to develop, implement, and sustain PQS requirements in accordance with worldwide GMP regulations and Roche standards. • Act as Global Coordinator for the development, deployment and implementation of the PQS Product and Process Lifecycle and associated global standards and processes. • Adhere to Roche’s Quality philosophy and utilize PQS business process and applicable Quality systems, i.e., CAPA and Technical Change Management tools. • Apply advanced theory, technical principles, expert judgment, and cross-functional expertise to independently address a broad range of complex problems. • Troubleshoot and direct the resolution of Quality issues by fostering effective interdepartmental and cross-functional partnerships. Who You Are: • Collaborative Leadership – Looks for opportunities to help others. Works well in a collaborative team environment and communicate effectively with customers, peers, and senior management. Demonstrates respect and appreciation for a diversity of perspectives. Maintains professionalism in presence of conflict. • Technical Leadership – Demonstrates ability to provide technical leadership and teamwork in a GxP environment across functional and organizational boundaries. • Ownership and Accountability – Takes accountability for actions, drives results, and learns from mistakes. Holds oneself accountable to fulfill assigned tasks and achieve results within timelines. Initiates additional assignments and assumes responsibilities as appropriate. Determines methods and procedures on new assignments. • Communication – Is thorough in capturing all relevant information in communications. Conveys concepts and positions clearly, with straightforward language, both verbally and in writing. Readily grasps the main points in communication from others. Asks questions for clarification. • Planning/Organization – Responds to new requests with appropriate urgency and with an organized approach. • Problem Solving – Identifies problems, defines problem statement clearly and accurately, and applies structured and disciplined methodology to identify root causes. Is effective in solution development, risk mitigation, stakeholder buy-in, and execution. • Customer Focused – Partners with customers and looks ahead to predict future customer needs. Manages expectations. • Technology Platform Experience – Has exposure to and expertise in multiple GxP environments. Executes work in collaboration with multiple technical disciplines.
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Experienced |
South San Francisco, California |
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| May 7, 2013 |
Head, Knowledge Management and Quality Risk Management
Accountable for developing strategy and program to establish processes and tools to manage technical product knowledge and information throughout the product lifecycle in accordance with Knowledge Management as an enabling element of the Pharmaceutical Quality system. Accountable for planning, leading and coordinating activities involved in the implementation, governance, and continual improvement of the Pharmaceutical Technical Operations (PT) Quality Risk Management (QRM) Program including standards, business processes, and tools within the Pharmaceutical Quality System (PQS) to ensure consistent and GMP compliant QRM practices. Engage in external interactions to influence the development of industry best practices in a manner that provides a competitive and strategic advantage to Roche; monitor the external environment for regulatory changes and emerging issues. Lead Knowledge Management and Quality Risk Management function including organizational design and implementation, staffing, talent management, performance management, financial budgeting and financial performance, and execution to meet strategic and operational goal. Specific focus on developing organizational model to support PQS Knowledge Management program. Direct staff in setting operational objectives and business goals for their respective areas of responsibility. Establish and monitor performance measures and objectives for the function. Major Responsibilities • Accountable for the development, deployment, full realization, and continual improvement of the PQS Knowledge Management Program in alignment with current regulatory expectations and in collaboration with the PT Supply Chain organization. Includes developing strategy and program to establish processes and tools to manage technical product knowledge and information throughout the product lifecycle in accordance with Knowledge Management as an enabling element of ICH Q10. Specifically includes implementation and maintenance of a Quality Requirement, Global Standard and Procedure, business processes, and tools. • Accountable for ensuring that the PQS Knowledge Management program is integrated with other PT knowledge management and business intelligence initiatives. Influence across matrix to drive strategic approach and decisions at a functional and cross-functional levels. • Accountable for the development, deployment, full realization, and continual improvement of the PT Quality Risk Management Program in alignment with current regulatory expectations and in collaboration with the PT Supply Chain organization. Specifically includes the following: implementation and maintenance of a Quality Requirement, Global Standard and Procedure, business processes, and tools • Accountable for ensuring integration of QRM throughout the product and process lifecycle, and as an enabler within the Pharmaceutical Quality System (PQS). • Responsible for proactive identification, assessment and management of Quality and Compliance risk across PT operation to ensure compliance and quality supply to patients. • Accountable for partnering with customers, key stakeholders and senior management across PT Global Operational Units, Functional Units and sites to a.) communicate and escalate Quality risks, resolve conflicts, and drive value-add risk based processes, pragmatic decisions and practices and b.) ensure the Knowledge Management Program for PQS is appropriately integrated with other knowledge management and business intelligence initiatives across the PT organization. • Serve as Quality representative to the Integrated Risk Management (IRM) Core Team. Accountable to work in conjunction with the IRM team to implement, maintain, and continually improve the RM Training and Certification Program. Ensure all roles involved in QRM activities across all levels of the organization are supported through the RM training and certification program. • Accountable for implementation, sustainment, and continual improvement of processes that ensure proactive identification and management of Quality and Compliance related risks across PT operations to ensure compliance and quality supply to patients. • Communicate regularly with appropriate management and decision makers to ensure potential quality or regulatory issues that may affect product quality, patient safety or regulatory compliance are escalated and managed adequately. • Implement, maintain, and communicate relevant QRM metrics. • Actively engage in external interactions (including regulatory agencies) to influence the development of industry best practices for QRM in a manner that provides a competitive and strategic advantage to Roche. Support staff development through targeted participating in industry activities. Monitor environment...
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Executive (Director/VP/SVP) |
South San Francisco, California |
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| May 22, 2013 |
Sr. Manager, Commercial Training & Development - Oral Oncolytics
The general purpose of the Senior Manager, Commercial Training & Development role is to help structure and directly manage the development and implementation of appropriate and aligned learning & development in support of assigned functions across Commercial Operations. As such, the Senior Manager, Commercial Training & Development manages a team of assigned trainers, and/or instructional designers and other project-based or administrative staff, and does so to ensure the assigned team meets or exceeds their goals and objectives. The Senior Manager, Commercial Training & Development may be assigned core sales, product knowledge, marketing, or other core Commercial Operations functional skills development curricula in support of assigned Commercial Operations functions, or he/she may be alternatively assigned core aspects of a Commercial Operations-wide development segment such as cross-functional leadership or management development. Incumbents in the Manager/Senior Manager, Commercial Training & Development role, as all other employees, are fully accountable for compliance with all laws, regulations and policies that govern the conduct of Genentech activities. As a manager of others, the Senior Manager, Commercial Training & Development is not only accountable for his/her own compliance, but also for the compliance of all individuals in his/her team. As such, leads the way and leads by example by demonstrating full knowledge and commitment to all applicable policies. Monitors adherence to company policies and guidelines and acts according to established procedures to ensure all issues are addressed and resolved as required. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES ¿ * Has a thorough understanding of the applications and benefits of Genentech's products. * Determines the most effective approach to meet product learning needs of the business. Applies instructional design principles and adult learning principles to enhance content delivery. * Performs detailed needs assessments in coordination with Brand Sales and Clinical Trainers. * Translates business needs to training products and programs. * Establishes goals and learning objectives to design appropriate and effective curriculum by leveraging adult learning principles. * Researches the issues and leverages resources (internal and external) to support the learning objectives in designing and creating training programs and products * Oversees the preparation of training products and programs such as classes, workshops, learning modules, e-modules, and other job aids and materials for distribution to CT&D partners and program participants. * Skilled at group facilitation and group learning exercises. * Implements learning and development programs based on needs assessed. * Designs and implements metrics to measure training programs and training impact, effectiveness, appropriateness, and utility. * Filters and distributes educational resources to CT&D partners and other appropriate audiences while remaining contentious of legal and regulatory parameters. * Collaborates with all CT&D partners: Sales, Marketing, Development, Medical Communications, Clinical, Legal, Regulatory, Library Services, etc. to ensure training needs are met. * Collaborates within CT&D to ensure consistency, avoid redundancy and thereby enhance training programs. ...
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Manager with Direct Reports |
South San Francisco, California |
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| May 3, 2013 |
ITIL Delivery Services Manager
The PD/PT Regulatory Affairs Informatics (FPPR) team is looking for a highly skilled Delivery Service Manager, who will support the Submission Management systems area. This candidate will be able to deal with a diverse and multicultural, global team in varied time zones, who is proactive, outgoing and detail- oriented with excellent problem solving, and written/verbal communication skills. Further responsibilities are: - Applies complex procedures and defined standards to meet current business, customer and technical requirements and leads others in resolution of complex problems.
- Leads specialist resources on technical issues within the domain on content and provides detailed analysis of the operations and opportunities for improvement.
- Develops business/technical critical know-how within area of expertise for the function and is familiar with opinion leaders in the field. Assists in the development of others know-how by passing on knowledge of tools and techniques.
- Supports day to day operations and / or implementation of projects within area of technical expertise, contributes to the implementation planning and may execute some aspects of that plan. Accountable for roll-out of new services or enhancement to existing services.
- Manages incident and problem management processes, release and configuration management according to ITIL. This includes continuous improvement for the management of the services. Acts as the initial point of escalation for incident, problem and change management for the Business Representative (e.g. Business Lead)
- Administers change control procedure and processes. This includes the management of the change control board and oversight of the approved change
- Is well-versed in vendor management and can look for new opportunities to optimize our vendor contracts and relationships.
- Is familiar with Statement of Work (SOW) and procurement processes
- Is customer-focused and able to track problems/issues to their resolution with the appropriate level of follow-up to the user community
- Builds and maintains good working relationships with the Business Representative and the client business base , monitors services and providing regular service reports to the FPPR management and business clients
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Experienced |
South San Francisco, California |
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| Apr 1, 2013 |
100537 Qc Pharm Spl II
Note: Position can be filled as a QC Pharmaceutical Specialist II (E4) or Sr. QC Pharmaceutical Specialist (E5) based on education and experience. QC Pharmaceutical Specialist II Role The QC Pharmaceutical Specialist is a member of the senior technical staff of the QC Microbiology/Environmental/Molecular team specializing in microbiological challenge studies (i.e. disinfectant efficacy testing, antimicrobial effectiveness), sterility testing method and isolator validation, as well as deviation assessment/management. Main Purpose of the Position: • Develop solutions to complex Quality Control testing activities and issues and Quality initiatives with inter-organizational impact following cGMP regulations and Genentech standards. • Perform tasks and work to achieve company goals and organizational objectives. Job Duties/Responsibilities: • Follow company policies and procedures. • Set personal performance goals and provide input to departmental objectives. • Establish work priorities to meet targets and timelines. • Manage competing priorities and allocate, adjust, and optimize assigned department resources. • Serve as the Quality representative on cross-functional and multi-site teams. • Identify, design, and implement process and system improvements. • Manage department and cross-functional initiatives. • Apply advanced theory, technical principles, expert judgment, and cross-functional expertise to independently address a broad range of complex problems. • Troubleshoot and direct the resolution of Quality issues by fostering effective interdepartmental and cross-functional partnerships. • Serve as a technical subject matter expert (SME) in support of department functions. • Develop and train personnel and internal customers on relevant business processes. • Mentor junior personnel serving as a subject matter expert (SME) on Quality systems, processes and issues. • Collaborate and author department policies and procedures. • Make decisions that impact the goals and objectives of the department. • Notify Management of potential quality or regulatory issues that may affect product quality or regulatory compliance. • Follow proper safety precautions and laboratory technique in the use of reagents and other chemical compounds, including but not limited to acetonitrile, chlorine, acids and bases, biologic toxins, microorganisms and potent compounds. • Sign documents for activities as authorized and described by Genentech policies, procedures and job descriptions. • Be accountable for behaviors as described in Genentech’s Core, Common, and Critical Competencies. • Meets scheduled performance of 95% on time. • Perform any other tasks as requested by Management to support Quality oversight activities. Technical Duties/Responsibilities: • Provide technical expertise in the development of test method validation protocols and supporting procedures. • Ensure validated methods and supporting procedures adhere to approved regulatory specifications. • Prepare validation summary reports for test method validation activities. • Provide input into regulatory filings. • Perform Quality Control testing for product release and stability samples. • Support quality investigations for testing and test method discrepancies. • Perform equipment validation for laboratory instruments used in cGMP testing activities. • Provide input into the generation of stability study protocols. • Collaborate with departments to ensure product release and stability testing requirements are completed. • Communicate testing or scheduling issues that may impact the timely release of final product to Quality Control Management. • Compile trending reports for method validation and testing activities. • Develop and deliver training materials for new and revised test methods and laboratory procedures. ...
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Experienced |
South San Francisco, California |
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| May 20, 2013 |
Manager, Commercial Drug Product Manufacturing QA
MainPurpose of the Position: - Lead the planning, preparation, and conduct of QualityAssurance staff performing a variety of routine and complex oversightactivities that meet cGMP regulations and Genentech standards.
- Lead DP MQA performance and development of direct reports toensure achievement of organizational and department goals and a productive environment.
JobDuties/Responsibilities: - Coach and develop staff by providing an environment thatencourages ongoing personal and professional development. Manage and ensure the setting of realisticgoals for staff and provide regularly scheduled feedback throughout theyear. Ensure staff receives appropriateknowledge and skill development and growth opportunities.
- Manage and administer all aspects of people processesrelated to the employee life cycle. Thisincludes the selection, hiring and training of personnel on company anddepartment policies, systems and processes. Manage and communicate compensation related information per companyguidelines.
- Accountable for systems to ensure anynon-compliant events occurring in Manufacturing are assessed in a timely manneran in compliance with Quality policies and Health Authority expectations.
- Accountable for systems to ensure documentationis reviewed in a timely manner and with a high level of accuracy.
- Guide staff in meeting goals by identifying and completingassignments.
- Recommend and implement improvements to Qualityoperational policies, plans and procedures.
- Manage routine department activities and complexQuality initiatives.
- Ensure activities and initiatives are completedon time and within budget.
- Maintaincapacity model to ensure appropriate resourcing of the area.
- Presentcomplex quality issues and potential solutions at site leadership teams (QRB,Quality Council, SMART)
- Monitor and control expenditures against the departmentbudget.
- Notify Senior Management of potential quality or regulatory issues thatmay impact product quality or regulatory compliance.
- Lead and participate in continuous improvementinitiatives for Roche Quality Systems.
- Sign documents foractivities as authorized and described by Roche policies, procedures and jobdescriptions.
- Be accountable forbehaviors described in Roche’s values and Leadership Competencies.
- Perform any other tasks as requested by SeniorManagement to support Quality oversight activities.
General: - As required, serve as a Quality liaison with regulatoryagencies and external sources regarding issues impacting quality assurancemanufacturing.
Manufacturing Quality Assurance/EnvironmentalQuality Assurance: - Represent MQA as the prime internal and external contact oncontracts and operations.
- Guide staff in supervising and integratingquality oversight into manufacturing operations.
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Experienced |
South San Francisco, California |
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| Apr 1, 2013 |
Scientist - Protein Analytical Chemistry
Position description and responsibilities: A position is available in the Protein Analytical Chemistry department for a Scientist with appropriate analytical skills and biopharmaceutical industry experience. The candidate must have strong understanding and hands-on experience in analytical characterization of recombinant therapeutic proteins, development of quality control methods, and application of emerging analytical technologies. The candidate should have experience in or be highly familiar with the development of analytical methods covering a wide array of techniques such as HPLC, CE and mass spectrometry. The Scientist will design and execute analytical characterization studies to identify critical quality attributes for each product. A strong understanding and knowledge in analytical control strategy development and cGMP is highly desirable. The Protein Analytical Chemistry department is part of Genentech's Pharma Technical Development Biologics organization and is responsible for method development and detailed structural characterization of recombinant proteins to support the clinical and commercial biotechnology product portfolio. ...
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Experienced |
South San Francisco, California |
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| May 21, 2013 |
Head of Biologics External Quality
Purpose:
Accountable for the deployment andrealization of the Quality and Compliance strategy for PharmaGlobal Technical Operations (PT) External Quality Operations CMO - Biologics. Key Responsibilities: - Directaccountability for Quality and Complianceactivities and organization across PT’s external CMOsfor Biologics
- Leadingdeployment and full realization of the PT QualitySystem requirements through Quality Agreements and Contract Quality Requirements with externalCMOs.
- Ensurean objective, proactive cGMPcompliance program is established andoperational.
- Qualityresponsibility for extention ofmanufacturing network into EM (India, Russia, Brazil) and forDevices
- Product qualitymanagement activities
- End-to-end externalCMO - wide Quality Risk management
- Directcontinuous improvement activities ofexternal CMOs toimprove Quality and Compliance performance.
- Sponsor forthe Global Quality external CMO issues management process and system.
- Directlyresponsible for External Quality Operations CMO organization
- Overall budgetand financial performance for External Quality Operations CMO organization.
- Accountablefor demonstrating and realizing Roche’score values and expected behaviors.
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Executive (Director/VP/SVP) |
South San Francisco, California |
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| Jun 6, 2013 |
Research Associate/Senior Research Associate - Protein Analytical Chemistry
A Research Associate/Senior Research Associate position is available in the Protein Analytical Chemistry Department (within US Biologics Pharma Technical Development, PTDU). The selected candidate will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and performing analytical methods to characterize recombinant protein therapeutics and antibody drug conjugates using techniques such as high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), mass spectrometry (MS), and capillary electrophoresis (CE). The individual will maintain excellent documentation of all work including laboratory notebooks, test methods, or any other appropriate documents. Additionally, the individual will be responsible for presenting results and experimental information to departmental colleagues, writing and reviewing internal reports, and representing the department on project teams consisting of members from all areas of process development. ...
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Experienced |
South San Francisco, California |
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| Jun 6, 2013 |
Senior Research Technician - Purification
- Responsible for maintenance, calibration and replacement of equipment in the department (HPLCs, AKTAs, spectrophotometers, lab supplies, etc.), maintenance of laboratory clean up schedules, and documentation systems.
- Work with your manager to prioritize tasks and assignments and make recommendations to maximize efficiency and productivity based on department needs.
- Support the department by maintaining inventory of supplies and buffers.
- Increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the department by using 5S principles to facilitate our daily operations.
- Act as a single point of contact for resolving laboratory and facility related issues in a fast-paced environment with tight timelines.
- Work with a large group of researchers as well as outside partner groups and vendors to ensure optimal use of laboratory facilities.
- May assist co-workers with purification studies
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Entry Level |
South San Francisco, California |
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| May 23, 2013 |
Scientist - Protein Analytical Chemistry
A position is available in the Protein Analytical Chemistry department for a Scientist with relevant analytical skills related to the biopharmaceutical industry. The candidate must have strong knowledge and hands-on experience in analytical characterization of recombinant therapeutic proteins, development and validation of quality control methods, and application of emerging analytical technologies. The candidate should have experience in or be highly familiar with the development of analytical methods covering a wide array of techniques such as HPLC, capillary electrophoresis (CE) and mass spectrometry. The Scientist will design and execute analytical characterization studies to identify critical quality attributes and enable a commercial control system for a late stage product. A strong understanding and knowledge in analytical control strategy development and cGMP is highly desirable. The Protein Analytical Chemistry department is part of Genentech's Pharma Technical Development Biologics organization and is responsible for method development and detailed structural characterization of recombinant proteins to support the clinical and commercial biotechnology product portfolio. ...
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Experienced |
South San Francisco, California |
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| May 30, 2013 |
Associate Director, Biologic Investigations
Main Purpose of the Position: • Direct staff and operations to manage and support multi-site investigations and CAPAs. • Provide leadership and guidance to staff performing multi-site investigations and CAPA activities for the Biologics OU. • Establish strategic goals and objectives to achieve department and company • Manage performance and development of direct reports to ensure achievement of organizational and department goals and a productive environment. Job Duties/Responsibilities: • Manage and administer all aspects of people processes related to the employee life cycle. This includes the 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 growth. Manage and ensure the setting of realistic personal goals for staff and provide regularly scheduled feedback throughout the year. Ensure staff receives appropriate knowledge and skill development and growth opportunities. • Interpret, execute and recommend improvements to Quality operational policies, plans and procedures. • Provide input to department budget and monitor and control expenditures against the department budget. • Provide input for the development of overall Quality objectives and long-range goals. • Notify Senior Management of potential quality or regulatory issues that may impact product quality or regulatory compliance. • Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives for Genentech Quality Systems. • Sign documents for activities as authorized and described by Genentech policies, procedures and job descriptions. • Be accountable for behaviors described in the Roche Leadership capabilities. • Perform any other tasks as requested by Senior Management to support Quality oversight activities. Technical Duties/Responsibilities: • Lead a team to manage and support multi-site Biologic investigations and CAPA. • Support the development and manage the implementation of the Investigator Certification program. • Sponsor and provide guidance for multi-site investigations and CAPA activities. • Participate in the Quality review Board • Develop and report metrics that focus on continuous improvement and ensure an effective and compliant investigation system. • Partner with Site Quality Heads and other PT groups to with interdepartmental contacts on investigation assessment, resolution, and quality approval. • Approve Quality Investigation. • Perform timely escalation to Sr. Management of quality issues potentially impacting products, materials or processes • Support sites during root cause analysis • Lead Investigation and CAPA continuous improvement efforts • Develop short-term goals and long-range plans to ensure effective utilization of Quality resources to support • Act as an advisor to internal project teams by providing extensive knowledge of regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company strategy. • Provide technical and quality assurance input during the review and approval of applicable documents. • Participate in the Quality Review Board. • Manage the end-to-end investigation process • Identify, facilitate and establish cross-site and cross-business unit processes to ensure efficient and timely investigation strategies. • Ensure appropriate application and integration of cGMPs into the discrepancy management system. • Educate departments on the best practices for conducting investigations and root cause analysis. • Collaborate with departments to ensure process improvement proposals are practical and feasible. ...
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Experienced |
South San Francisco, California |
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| Jun 3, 2013 |
Research Assistant - Purification Development
Description The Critical Reagents System (CritRS) in Purification Development is responsible for the purification of critical reagents in support of assay development (for clinical products), assays in support of regulatory filings, the continued support of assays for marketed products, as well as specific reagents that support general test procedures (such as ELISAs to measure host cell impurities). The candidate will be responsible for protein purification, characterization, and documentation of critical reagent production within the purification group. The work also includes interaction and collaboration with members of other CritRS production and customer groups, and potential support of other projects within the group. ...
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Entry Level |
South San Francisco, California |
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| May 20, 2013 |
Senior Management Associate, Pharma Technical Development (PTD)
You will be responsible for a wide range of administrative duties supporting the head of Global Technical Development, as well as the global PTD leadership team and the broader PTD organization. As leader of the PTD administrative team, you will handle a wide variety of coordination activities to ensure a productive team environment and culture across PTD . As part of the senior leadership administrative staff at GNE and of the PTLT, you be responsible for working collaboratively across organizational boundaries to support GNE and PTLT leadership. You will deal with confidential and time sensitive material in a fast paced, dynamic, global setting. Your experience and mature judgment will be essential in planning and executing projects, planning offsites, townhalls, celebrations, and other activities helping to create a great place to work. You will represent the PTD organization. You will provide a key partnership to the Head of PTD and contribute to her effectiveness through your ability to multitask, organize, plan, engage, and prioritize with minimal direct supervision. Administrative support includes:- Managing electronic calendar, scheduling & global meeting management including coordination of telepresence, videoconference, teleconference meetings and meeting materials
- Creating, editing presentations, spreadsheets and word documents, proofreading and compilation of special reports.
- Handling correspondence and shared electronic filing system
- Making extensive international travel arrangements.
- Preparing expense reports.
- Initiating and managing purchase orders and contract processes including PO, invoices and payment tracking.
- Arranging various recruiting activities such as on-site interviews.
- Coordinating meeting and conference arrangements, planning off-site, town hall meetings, and organizing catering
- Leading the PTD administrative team meetings to ensure alignment, awareness of new business processes, and create a sense of community.
- Delegating various departmental administrative responsibilities and supporting the growth and development of the PTD administrative team.
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Experienced |
South San Francisco, California |
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| May 20, 2013 |
Research Associate/Senior Research Associate
Position Description and Responsibilities:
A Research Associate/Senior Research Associate position is available in the Protein Analytical Chemistry Department (within US Biologics Pharma Technical Development, PTDU). The selected candidate will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and performing analytical methods to characterize recombinant protein therapeutics and antibody drug conjugates using techniques such as high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), mass spectrometry (MS), and capillary electrophoresis (CE). The individual will maintain excellent documentation of all work including laboratory notebooks, test methods, or any other appropriate documents. Additionally, the individual will be responsible for presenting results and experimental information to departmental colleagues, writing and reviewing internal reports, and representing the department on project teams consisting of members from all areas of process development. ...
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Experienced |
South San Francisco, California |
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| Jun 4, 2013 |
Scientist - Protein Analytical Chemistry
A Scientist position is available in Protein Analytical Chemistry (within US Biologics Pharma Technical Development, PTDU). Responsibilities will include analytical characterization of recombinant proteins – primarily monoclonal antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates - using techniques such as high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), mass spectrometry (MS), and capillary electrophoresis (CE). This will include development, optimization, and validation of analytical methods to be used for characterization and/or quality control of therapeutic protein candidates. The individual will provide analytical support to different functional groups in PTDU and actively participate in project teams consisting of members from all areas of process development. The individual may be responsible for managing 1-2 research associates, depending on experience level....
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Team Leader |
South San Francisco, California |
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| Apr 12, 2013 |
Associate Engineer/Research Assistant
The candidate will support the development and implementation of recombinant protein purification processes from laboratory to manufacturing scale. The work will include purification process development, optimization, characterization, and validation as well as technology development. The work includes projects carried out at laboratory, pilot plant, and industrial scale using separation unit operations including column chromatography, filtration, and centrifugation....
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Experienced |
South San Francisco, California |
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| Apr 12, 2013 |
Associate Engineer/Research Assistant
The candidate will support the development and implementation of recombinant protein purification processes from laboratory to manufacturing scale. The work will include purification process development, optimization, characterization, and validation as well as technology development. The work includes projects carried out at laboratory, pilot plant, and industrial scale using separation unit operations including column chromatography, filtration, and centrifugation....
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Experienced |
South San Francisco, California |
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