As a privately-owned, biopharmaceutical company, Ferring pioneers and delivers life-changing therapies that help people build families and live better lives. Our independence helps us cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit and long-term perspective that enables us to achieve growth and scale, while remaining agile and true to our ‘people first’ philosophy. Built on a 70-year plus commitment to science and research, Ferring is relentless in its pursuit of science that drives powerful discoveries and therapies to help people build families, stay healthy, and stand up to the world’s oldest enemy: disease.
The Senior Manager, Engineering will lead and manage the plans and activities of the Process Development, Manufacturing Engineering and Validation teams. Manages overall process development, technology transfer, process validation, and equipment/facility validation and continuous improvement activities. Oversee the long-term planning and development of the team as well as the daily activities of the department ensuring compliant operations which adhere to budget, schedule, GMP and other regulatory standards as applicable.
With Ferring, you will be joining a recognized leader, identified as one of “The World’s Most Innovative Companies” by Fast Company, and honored by Fortune with inclusion on its “Change the World List,” for addressing society’s unmet needs. Ferring US is also Great Places to Work® Certified, distinguishing it as one of the best companies to work for in the country.
Responsibilities:
Recruit, train, manage, coach, and motivate employees to meet the Engineering Departmental and company goals.
Support Validation team and equipment qualification and facility validation activities.
Support R&D new technology development through process development, technology transfer, and process validation activities in a GMP regulated manufacturing environment.
Lead the coordination of production support with Engineering resources, problem solving, and resolution to ensure production needs are met.
Support continuous improvement initiatives, including operational excellence master plan, pertaining to manufacturing, and supporting processes to increase quality, decrease cost, and increase throughput.
Provide support and leadership to establish and maintain manufacturing processes in a validated state.
Provide resource and budget planning to support company objectives.
Develop KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) to monitor department performance.
Assist with Deviation assessments, root cause analysis investigations, and CAPA implementation.
Support regulatory audits and inspections.
Support to all functions at company regarding the main accountabilities mentioned above.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or related field.
Minimum 10 years’ experience in a GMP manufacturing setting (pharmaceuticals experience preferred), or related operational engineering role. Prefer CFR 210, 211, 600, and 820.
Minimum 5 years management experience leading and managing engineering and validation teams.
Ability to supply sound engineering logic to solve complex problems, to properly assess risks, and make decisions accordingly.
Experience with clean room manufacturing environments.
Six Sigma, Green Belt or Lean manufacturing experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs such as Word and Excel
Role will be in Roseville, MN.
Ferring + you
At Ferring, we offer competitive total compensation along with an exceptional range of flexible benefits, personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work. From working hours that respect your lifestyle, a culture that is welcoming and equitable, and the chance to work with the industry’s most impressive people, these are just some of the ways we live our "People First" philosophy.
Our Compensation and Benefits
At Ferring, base salary is one part of our competitive total compensation and benefits package and is determined using a salary range. The base salary range for this role is $138,000 to $168,000, which is the reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount paid may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, education and primary work location. Additional compensation for this role will be provided based on competitive annual incentive compensation targets in the form of an annual bonus - payouts are based on individual and company performance.
Benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with a premium differential, inverse to base salary, to be paid by employees, a 401k plan and company match, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellness benefits, reimbursement for certain tuition expenses, sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, vacation time for full time employees to accrue up to 120 hours in the first four (4) years of employment, and 160 hours in the fifth (5th) year of employment as well as 15 paid holidays per year. We are proud to offer paid parental leave subject to a minimum period of employment at Ferring.
Ferring is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local laws.
Join our team and your voice will be heard, and your contributions will be valued. If you love to come up with new ways to make a positive difference and see them through, you will fit right in.
We are proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (including Disability/Protected Veterans). We maintain a drug-free workplace.