Head of Manufacturing Sciences, Athlone
Core
Lead the Manufacturing Sciences division at the Athlone Site, overseeing technology transfer, advanced process controls, and manufacturing process monitoring for sterile drug products.
Role type
Senior IC manufacturing sciences leader (sterile drug product manufacturing)
Builds
Sterile drug product manufacturing processes and campaigns
Domain
Biopharmaceuticals / Sterile manufacturing
Required skills
Sterile/aseptic drug product manufacturing expertise, Technology transfer, Process engineering, Validation campaign strategy, Regulatory inspection experience, Process troubleshooting, cGMP/cGXP compliance, Strategic planning, Budget and staffing management, Cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
MS/PhD in scientific or engineering discipline, Experience in fast-paced/high-throughput environments, Experience acting as site technical authority, Digital transformation experience
Technologies
Manufacturing process technology, Advanced process controls, cGXP systems
Responsibilities
Provide technical direction and leadership to staff and matrixed teams for seamless process integration and monitoring. Collaborate with site and global leadership teams, providing strategic recommendations and ensuring alignment with global goals. Translate business priorities into tactical objectives for the site MS teams, ensuring adherence to production schedules. Manage budget, staffing, and performance management, while mentoring staff for career development. Ensure compliance with cGXP regulations and maintain high regulatory compliance, supporting regulatory inspections. Foster a culture of innovation, driving strategic priorities for technology and digital transformation at scale.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC