Legend Biotech-posted 9 months ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Raritan, NJ
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Legend Biotech is seeking a Program Manager, Cleaning Validation as part of the Technical Operations team based in Raritan, NJ. The Program Manager, Cleaning Validation will be responsible for creating and maintaining the cleaning validation program for the Cell Therapy facility following necessary FDA / Annex 1 requirements. This person will be the lead for cleaning validation program, working cross functionally with various departments to ensure equipment and facility are proper disinfected. This role will require microbial and engineering technical expertise and troubleshooting ability and shall drive effective communication, coordination and collaboration across relevant cross functional groups. This individual will be an integral part of the CAR-T Environmental Monitoring Immediate Action team in support of on-going clinical and commercial manufacturing as well as facility expansions and improvements.

  • Establish and maintain the cleaning validation program / strategy for the site.
  • Ensure the program aligns across sites in the network and present the strategy in health authority inspections.
  • Ensure site alignment with the manufacturing control strategy and microbial control strategy.
  • Assess change controls and SOPs/Work Instructions for cleaning validation impact.
  • Support Facility expansion activities including having a robust cleaning validation approach and integration with the existing facility.
  • Support training of new and existing employees on the rationale for proper cleaning / disinfecting of equipment/personnel.
  • Bachelor's Degree - Preferably in Engineering or Life Sciences
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Technical, Engineering, and/or Operations in a GMP production environment
  • Experience conducting, supporting, reviewing and approving cleaning efficacy studies
  • Experience in biotechnology or Cell Therapy preferred
  • Experience with GMP equipment
  • Self-motivated, with initiative and the ability to take ownership of, and follow through with specific tasks.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Strong microbial background and in-depth knowledge of cleaning / sanitizing agent and their impact on process, equipment and consumables
  • Ability to work independently and successfully, prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, integrate cross-functional requirements and balance competing priorities effectively.
  • Cleaning agent risk assessment and cleaning efficacy studies
  • Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Highly collaborative and inclusive
  • Ability to effectively mentor and coach junior team members
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