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Melrose Park (Ruby St), United States of America
Onsite
1) Innovation & development of new/alternative processing technologies for the development of new complex formulations or for the improvement of current commercial products for parenteral nutrition and generic pharmaceuticals.
2) Evaluates state-of-the art concepts and methods for scaling-up of pharmaceutical formulations manufacturing technologies developed at lab & pilot plant scales.
3) Project leader regarding engineering design (formulation and/or processing) of complex fluid-based products, such as lipid emulsions, lyophilized products, total parenteral nutrition (TPN) in the pharmaceutical and nutritional fields.
4)Project leader, including planning, experimental work by means of state-of-the-art techniques, data evaluation, documentation, and project reporting regarding new/alternative pharmaceutical formulations manufacturing technologies, such as:
a. High-pressure homogenization
b. Microfluidization
c. Lyophilization (Freeze-drying)
d. Spray-freeze-drying
e. Steam sterilization
f. Ultra-High Temperature (UHT) sterilization
5)Project leader, including formulating URSs and following up their procurement, commissioning (FDS, SDS, HDS, DQ), qualification (IQ, OQ), and installation of equipment and processes, such as high-pressure homogenization, microfluidization, lyophilization (Freeze-drying), spray-freeze-drying, steam sterilization, and ultra-high temperature (UHT) sterilization.
6) Coordinates and leads a project team responsible for the performance and supervision of technology transfer of complex formulations and processing technologies to manufacturing scale, including scientific and technical support.
7)Provides leadership to ensure timely and within budget completion of assigned projects.
8)Provides technical expertise for the development of conceptual design and P&IDs for GMP-based manufacturing of pharmaceutical products. Ensures technical and quality compliance of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
9)Analyzes production and processing problems in pharmaceutical complex formulations and initiate project definitions to resolve them. Evaluates feasibility of the conceptual projects and prepares detailed analysis, including time and cost for completing the projects.
10)Provides process engineering support for formulation equipment acquisition from design to early stages of production.
11) Develops process specifications for formulation of lyophilization and conventional small molecule injectable as well as emulsion and complex formulation, including equipment skids, product delivery systems, pressure vessels, pumps, compressors, heat exchangers and all associated equipment.
12) Calculates and organizes data for process flow diagrams including instrumentation and control considerations.
13) Supports lab to production scale-up activities in collaboration with multidisciplinary and international teams.
14) Designs and hands on execution of engineering studies to support new equipment start-up and process improvements.
15) Develops P&IDs and 3D Models of process skids and equipment as well as corresponding shop drawings and isometric drawings for field assembly.
16) Prepares specifications and process instructions to operate equipment.
17) Analyzes production and processing problems and initiate project definitions to resolve them.
18) Ensures timely and within budget completion of the projects as assigned by his/her manager.
19) Evaluates the feasibility of conceptual projects and prepares detailed analysis, including time and cost for completing the projects.
20) Assures that assigned projects are in compliance with State, Federal and local codes which encompass environmental protection, FDA requirements, OSHA, and hazardous waste-related issues.
21) Communicates and reports status of each project to the management and department that sponsors the project.
22) Maintains awareness of current pharmaceutical manufacturing needs and standards and initiates programs/projects to achieve the goal of facility being a state-of-the-art pharmaceutical manufacturing site.
23) Directs and coordinates activities of various vendors for each project to eliminate any potential conflict and assures that vendors comply with all the safety rules and regulations.
24) Prepares URS, Risk Assessments, Safety Assessments associated with the project.
25) Develops and maintains Process Instructions for manufacturing equipment in accordance with site Change Control and Validation requirements.
26) Identifies and Implements process improvements.
27) Identifies and specifies process-specific equipment.
28) Troubleshoots, amends and accommodates the process of aseptic formulation and fill of drug product
29) Perform any other tasks/duties as assigned by Management.
30) All employees are responsible for ensuring the compliance to company documents, programs and activities related to the Health, Safety, Environment, Energy, and Quality Management Systems, as per your roles and responsibilities
Requirements:
We offer an excellent salary and benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as life insurance, disability, 401K with company contribution, and wellness program.
Please note that joining our team does not create a guaranteed or permanent employment arrangement. All employment is at‑will, meaning both the employee and Fresenius Kabi have the right to end the employment relationship at any time, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
Fresenius Kabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.