NPI / Tech Transfer Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced technical operations professional to join our team as the Manager of Technical Transfers / New Product Introductions at our Carlow Manufacturing Site.

As the Manager of Technical Transfers, your main responsibility will be to lead a team of tech transfer experts in introducing new biologics and vaccine products and improving processes for existing products. We are seeking a talented professional with a strong technical background in the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical sectors to lead our team of scientists and engineers.

Key responsibilities will include :

• Design / Author / Review / Approve / Execute process development studies.
• Manage multiple New Product Introduction (NPI) / Tech transfer projects to ensure smooth delivery of new products from other sites at our highly automated Carlow facility.
• Drive business goals through effective team leadership, cross-functional relationship development, and the application of technical knowledge to support continuous improvement and troubleshooting.
• Expand and develop the tech transfer team at Carlow by providing effective coaching and management for continuous professional development.
• Provide technical leadership to subject matter experts within the team on topics such as drug product process and equipment validation, tech transfer, and compliance.
• Promote a data-driven continuous improvement mindset within the technical engineering team, utilizing tools such as Structured Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Process Control, and Data-driven decision making.
• Foster collaboration between groups, seeking synergies and innovative ways of working. Continuously assess systems and processes to identify opportunities for improvement, working smarter and more efficiently while remaining compliant.
• Act as a liaison with global teams, facilities, and specialist vendors to ensure timely and successful project delivery as required by the business.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with the company's Global Policies, Procedures, Guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate to drive a safe and compliant culture in Carlow.

Your profile :

We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world’s most challenging healthcare needs. We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment.

So, if you are ready to :

Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, Impact the future by driving one of the world’s leading healthcare companies, and inspire your team to reach their full potential and push the boundaries of science and technology, please apply today.

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Employee Status : Regular

Relocation : VISA Sponsorship :

Travel Requirements :

Flexible Work Arrangements :

Hybrid

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Required Skills :

Applied Engineering, Applied Engineering, Budget Management, Cleanroom Validation, Engineering Principle, Engineering Standards, Estimation and Planning, Global Team Collaboration, Maintenance Management, Management Process, Manufacturing Quality Control, Manufacturing Scale-Up, Motivational Coaching, New Product Development, New Product Introduction Process, People Leadership, Performance Coaching, Process Engineering, Professional Development, Project Delivery, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Report Writing, Safety-Oriented, Success Coaching {+ 4 more}

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Job Posting End Date :

07 / 11 / 2025

Requisition ID : R354625