Industrial Development Manager, US Pharma

Industrial Development Manager, US Pharma

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Location: Lenexa, KS

Job Summary and Purpose:

Responsible for overseeing the technical transfer, validation of new products and post-Market Approval changes of Ceva products manufactured at pharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMO) in North America including but not limited to: Manufacturing Instructions, Protocol and Report review and approval, managing the life-cycle of existing products, scale-up activities and overseeing Process Performance Qualification of new products.

Responsibilities and Key Duties:

* Manage the product/manufacturing process knowledge transfer between Ceva I&D (Innovation and Development) teams and the CMO and/or the transfer of process and technology between CDMOs

* Design/implement/review the technical summaries for transfer, engineering, registration and validation batch documentation and planning with Ceva I&D and the CDMO

* Oversee and spend time "on the floor" during engineering, registration and validation activities to ensure proper execution and secure a full understanding of all elements of the process

* Work with Development, Regulatory and Quality functions to provide support for the design, installation, start-up, validation and operation of capital investments dedicated to Ceva products

* Perform on-site and paper evaluations (gap analyses) of potential CMOs during the site selection process of new drugs by reviewing with the selection team the technical capabilities, capacity, facility and operational metrics, safety, quality, regulatory history and other elements key to finding the right partner

* Work with CDMOs to determine process capabilities and bottlenecks, implement improvements, and develop contingency plans for capacity/productivity increases

* Review CMC section documents related to the manufacturing process prior to regulatory submission

* Coordinate and review with the Regulatory and Quality all post-Market Approval activities for approved drugs as well as any other products in the portfolio (e.g. supplements and treats)

* Ensure the design and construction of processing equipment/suites dedicated to Ceva products meet the process needs and are executed according to cGMP and are completed within the scope, schedule, cost and quality requirements

* Review statistical tools, data and methods to understand process variability and capability to drive improvements

* Stay current on existing technology by meeting with vendors and manufacturers in order to evaluate new equipment and procedures, which may help improve production currently or in the future.

* Provide input for investigations, commitments, and change controls assuring changes provide robust manufacturing process - ensures changes are value added

* Conduct risk assessment and/or failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA) on manufacturing processes

* Work in conjunction with the Global Industrial Development group to review, write, and standardize process and procedures for industrial development across all sites within the Ceva global network that will include global travel for seminars

* Manage monthly meetings with Regulatory, Quality, External Manufacturing and other colleagues in order to keep updated and aligned on major milestones/timelines for US products

* This role may evolve to include people leadership responsibilities including, but not limited to, managing the growth, development, and performance of direct reports

* All other duties as assigned

Core Competencies:

1. Cross-functional team leadership

2. Pharmaceutical development knowledge (CMC)

3. Communication Skills - Written and Verbal

4. Analytical skills

5. Professional Judgment and Decision Making

6. Manufacturing technologies knowledge for pharmaceuticals

7. Excel and Statistical software for analyzing data

8. MS Project or other tools to manage complex projects

9. Visio or other software for documenting and analyzing process flows

Qualifications:

* Education: Bachelor's degree is required. Bachelor's degree in a related scientific field such as Chemistry, Biology, etc., preferred.

* Work Experience: 7 years of process, production or project management experience in the pharmaceutical or applicable commercial manufacturing environment is required.

* Other: Knowledge of cGMP and FDA guidelines and how to apply them effectively is preferred. Knowledge of pharmaceutical or equivalent manufacturing. Excellent computer skills. Able to manage priorities and projects prioritizing effectively. Must communicate clearly and be able to work in a matrix organization

Physical Requirements:

* Ability to operate safely in a dynamic environment which includes mobile and fixed equipment and changing conditions while completing job tasks that range from simple to complex and/or multi-tasking.

Working Conditions and Safety Considerations:

* Position located at the Biomune Lenexa campus

* Must wear safety glasses, or specified eye protection, in all designated areas

* Must follow any applicable plant safety requirements

* Must be capable of wearing steel-toed safety shoes for 8 to 12 hours a day, depending on duration and requirements at manufacturing facilities

Travel Required:

* Travel requirement: 50-70% (Depends on current project load)

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, duties and responsibilities or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not an employment contract. Ceva reserves the right to modify job duties and/or job descriptions at any time to meet the needs of the business.

*VEVRAA Federal Contractor **Ceva is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Ceva encourages men and women, members of all racial and ethnic groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.
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Qualifications:

* Education: Bachelor's degree is required. Bachelor's degree in a related scientific field such as Chemistry, Biology, etc., preferred.

* Work Experience: 7 years of process, production or project management experience in the pharmaceutical or applicable commercial manufacturing environment is required.

* Other: Knowledge of cGMP and FDA guidelines and how to apply them effectively is preferred. Knowledge of pharmaceutical or equivalent manufacturing. Excellent computer skills. Able to manage priorities and projects prioritizing effectively. Must communicate clearly and be able to work in a matrix organization