Principal External Manufacturing Specialist, Drug Product
RegeneronTeam:Industrial Operations & Product Supply Location:East Greenbush Req ID:R48036 Contract:Full time Work Pattern:Onsite The role Build our future together: At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. We are seeking to fill multiple External Manufacturing Specialist positions at the Principal or Senior level. The Senior/Principal External Manufacturing Specialist oversees all aspects of external manufacturing contract manufacturing operations (filling, assembly, packaging) including day-to-day operations, ensuring timely completion of associated operations/documentation and assisting in the monitoring of cGMP compliance. Additionally, the role provides guidance to other specialists as well as consults with management on all contract manufacturing operations and GMP compliance issues. When & where: Location: East Greenbush, New York, United States Work model: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm Travel: up to 25% Discover your role: Serves as a Regeneron operational contact for contract manufacturing and/or business partner sites concerning day-to-day activities. Coordinates external manufacturing activities at contract and/or business partner sites, including but not limited to: scheduling of all batches, supply of materials, providing direction on shipment of bulk or finished product, tracking and monitoring of cycle times, providing supporting documentation for manufacturing activities and enlisting support from others who will provide any required associated reports and technical expertise. Coordinates/oversees multiple external manufacturing activities at multiple sites, as required. Liaises between various departments within Regeneron including, but not limited to Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Operations/Logistics Departments, Legal, Regulatory, Strategic Sourcing and contract manufacturers or business partners. Leads sub-teams in continuous process improvements, system/equipment implementation and/or strategy development. Leads or supports all investigations which concern external manufacturing and associated shipping operations. Ensures product integrity and company reputation monitoring of cGMP compliance at external manufacturing contract manufacturers and business partners. Performs reviews of pre-production master batch records and executed batch records. Authors documents and procedures. Supports audit operations, both internal and external. Analyzes data for trends and potential issues. Travels 25% (target) or more (domestic and international), as required. This role requires: BS/BA in a scientific discipline and the following years of experience in cGMP manufacturing operations (clinical and/or commercial external manufacturing), including experience collaborating with CMOs/CROs, or equivalent combination of education and experience, for each level: Senior Specialist - 5+ years Principal Specialist - 8+ years Level will be determined based on experience Knowledge of external manufacturing from formulation through the final package. Knowledge of regulatory compliance inclusive of cGMP, FDA regulations, familiarity with ICH guidelines and EU regulations. Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Word, Oracle etc. in addition to experience working within shared work environments. Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. Confidence, has a high emotional IQ, and has strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills for providing team updates. Ability to impart understanding of provided instructions, develop instructions and sets and works towards goals with minimal supervision. A degree of ingenuity, creativity and resourcefulness in evolving and ambiguous environments. Resiliency and flexibility in the face of challenges and adversarial situations. Understanding and listening to team members and stakeholders needs while supporting productive team environments toward a common objective. Does this sound like you? A…