Manufacturing Specialist - 2nd Shift (Packaging focus)

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Level 3

 

Job Description Summary

At Advanced Accelerator Applications, a Novartis company, we are committed to leading innovation in nuclear medicine and delivering the next generation of targeted radioligand therapy (RLT) to cancer patients.

As a Manufacturing Specialist, you will provide front line support to manufacturing, working with the production teams to ensure each batch is manufactured safely and in compliance with the batch instructions and quality requirements. You will act as our Subject Matter Expert (SME) for product and process knowledge and will be the first point of contact for product and process related issues. You will drive investigations to true root cause and ensure implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

NOTE: This role will support our new Isotopes Manufacturing facility. Shift hours and schedule will evolve as we move from start up to business as usual.
Periodic mandatory overtime may be necessary to ensure process continuity and completion.

 

Job Description

Key responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain manufacturing documentation including Master Batch Records, applicable SOPs, risk assessments, protocols, shipping documents, training materials, and other documentation.
• Technical writing/Reviewing to support manufacturing operations including but not limited to, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), batch records and white papers.
• Collect data for ongoing process verification (OPV), support tracking and evaluation of product performance and implementation of CAPAs.
• Author and own investigations related to material transfer, isotope manufacturing, and packaging.
• Ensure processes remain inspection ready at all times. Support process optimization and new technology introduction for continued productivity improvement, as appropriate.
• Review validation protocols and reports.  Support the execution of process validation and short-term improvement projects. Participate in assigned qualification/validation activities, as necessary.
• Provide guidance and support to production team through training and knowledge sharing.  Demonstrate leadership capabilities and guide processes to closure/completion.
• Facilitate a “speak up” culture and ensure all cGMP compliance activities are followed.
• Ability to don clean room garments and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to lift or carry up to 35 pounds.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology, Chemistry or relevant experience in lieu of degree, and 3 years’ experience in a process support shop floor role in GMP manufacturing and/or QA/QC.
• Strong awareness of quality issues.  Compliance investigations experience required.
• Good understanding of manufacturing and validation requirements and activities.
• Ability to utilize new technology and techniques to eliminate non-value adding activities and improve productivity / performance through new processes.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.

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Desirable Requirements:

• Training in radiochemistry or radio pharmacy is preferred.
• Knowledge of cGMP regulations and FDA guidance applicable to radioligand therapy or isotope manufacturing.

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The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $77,0000 and $ 143,000 per year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25 fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other dis