Drug Product Associate, Sterile Drug Product

Drug Product Associate - Sterile Drug Product

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Manufacturing Shift Lead, the Drug Product Associate will play a key role in establishing our multi product commercial Drug Product Facility with both vial and syringe fill finish technology. The role will support the execution of manufacturing processes, troubleshooting, project implementation, training, and continuous improvement initiatives within the new Sterile Drug Product (SDP) facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the execution of processes including Formulation, Vial & Syringe Filling, Lyophilization, Capping, Visual Inspection, and Primary Packaging.
• Provide technical troubleshooting and resolution during and after facility start up.
• Collaborate with cross functional departments to implement project design and validation of the SDP manufacturing facility.
• Support all phases of commissioning, qualification, and validation during the start up phase of the state of the art Drug Product Facility.
• Assist with Capital, Technology Transfer, and Operational Readiness activities to support commercial readiness.
• Deliver training to the SDP team on day to day operations within the area of responsibility.
• Execute commercial manufacturing processes right the first time according to established work instructions.
• Implement key Operational Excellence initiatives (5S, Standard Work, LSW, Kaizen, Problem Solving, etc.).
• Investigate and optimize processes using scientific, engineering, and lean principles.
• Use process automation systems proficiently.
• Assist with review of batch and exception reports for manufacturing lots in conjunction with the Quality Assurance representative.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement initiatives and safe working practices.
• Act as designee for Senior DPA as required.
• Perform any other business deliverables as needed.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in a high speed manufacturing or regulated environment is essential.
• Qualification in science, engineering, or a related subject is desirable.
• Expertise in sterile drug product manufacturing and proven technical troubleshooting skills is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Ability to adapt flexibly to changing business needs in a start up environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus.
• Pension contribution.
• Family medical allowance.
• 27 days of annual leave.
• Life assurance.
• On site gym.

EEO Statement

BristolMyersSquibb is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment based on any protected characteristic. Please visit for the full Equal Employment Opportunity statement.