Mgr Research
Hayward, CA
Req ID 51379BR
Business Title
Mgr, Research
Business
BioScience
Sub-Business
Manufacturing
Country
US
State/Province
California
Location of Position
Hayward, CA
Shift_
1st
Job Description
•Oversee and coordinate the day to day operations of the Purification Process Development Department and report to senior management. Develop effective project schedules and manage budgets, including capital. Employ state-of-the-art project management tools to manage to those project schedules and budgets; review and apply best-demonstrated practices, team processes, and improve operational efficiency. Seek regular input and feedback from customers and take appropriate action. Identify and initiate discussion of key business issues affecting the project (i.e.: timing of market entry, innovative technology and costs).
•Make detailed observations, analyze data, interpret results, and exercise appropriate technical skills in the design, execution, and interpretation of studies.
•Select, develop and retain team. Define and communicate criteria by which team and individual success will be measured. Provide constructive feedback and recognition. Effectively coach, mentor and motivate others for outstanding performance.
•Understand and effectively communicate to team members about the market niche, competitive forces influencing the project, and how the project fits into the function's strategic focus/plan.
•Develop state-of-the-art purification processes methods for therapeutic antibody or protein products. Assess and improve existing manufacturing processes. Generate innovative solutions to complex problems through the use of multiple disciplines and technical principles. Create innovative products/processes/methods through novel combinations of expertise within the organization.
•Build a professional network both internally within the business unit and to a limited extent, across units and outside of Baxter.
•Manage team members to effectively transfer technology from design development to implementation.
•Maintain current knowledge of relevant Quality System Regulations and other regulatory requirements related to research and development (product development, design and safety) to ensure compliance in all research, data collection and reporting activities.
•Write technical reports, technical summaries, investigational reports, as well as draft manufacturing procedures.
•Support the team at the bench as needed.
Job Requirements
•Demonstrated purification development experience in the therapeutic protein and antibody field with a track record of successfully developing processes for a cGMP production environment. Must have in-depth Knowledge of state-of-the-art purification methods, resins, and equipment for the production of proteins at gram scale.
•Knowledge of FMPs, FDA guidelines, purchasing practices and process capable of analyzing and solving complex problems through innovative thought and experience, as well as, project management tools.
•Able to design and implement projects/studies in own area of expertise, including a working knowledge of DOE and other six sigma development tools.
•Working knowledge of chromatography platforms including AKTA/Unicorn systems.
•Strong analytical and organizational skills including adequate statistical skills, and an ability to handle multiple projects to meet various project timelines.
•The candidate must have excellent written and oral communication skills, time management and organizational skills, teamwork and interpersonal skills, as well as an ability to work in a fast-paced team-centered environment. The candidate will be expected to present findings at internal and/or external meetings.
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Baxter provides its employees with comprehensive compensation and benefits. To view additional opportunities at Baxter and to learn more about the company, please visit our Web site at company website. EOE M/F/D/V.
