Technical Project Manager

Zoetis • Charles City, IA

26d

About The Position

The successful candidate will effectively manage and coordinate Biological Manufacturing technical projects and initiatives within Zoetis biologics manufacturing facilities. The scope of the support will include technical investigations, Cost Improvement Projects (CIPs), VMRD product transfers/launches, as well as internal GMS transfers across the network. The position requires strong leadership and demonstrates communication skills to collaborate across organizational lines (OpEx, Quality, Regulatory, EHS, Validation, Supply Chain, and Operations) to ensure timely resolution of major investigations and process flow improvements. The ideal candidate would have a strong biological background in analytical methods, process development, commercialization, and process capability. The candidate will be required to understand key technical data from the GMT bench scientists to represent the site on VMRD-led Co-development teams, raw material assessments, and technical transfers. The candidate will work with US, International and EU Regulatory, sites, and center groups to develop and execute strategies for filing, defending, and launching new products.

Requirements

• BA/BS with 9-13 years of experience OR MBA/MS with 7-11 years of experience within multiple departments at the site.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Virology, Immunology, or related technical field.
• High degree of personal motivation and attention to detail.
• Strong oral and written communication, excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong commitment to safety, product quality, and working knowledge of RFT (Right First Time) principles.
• Continuous improvement mindset using lean six sigma principles.
• Familiarity with working with 9 CFR regulations

Nice To Haves

• Laboratory and/or manufacturing experience in biological manufacturing and/or testing is desirable, as well as knowledge of biological product formulation, emulsions, lyophilization, viral/bacterial antigen production systems and/or testing for veterinary biologics manufacturing.
• A working knowledge of vaccine production methods and experimental design and experience in cGLP or cGMP is also desirable.
• Working knowledge in process capability assessment and continuous process verification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver allocated projects on budget and time to meet business objectives.
• Make decisions that impact their own work and exercise judgment to complete assigned tasks.
• Lead complex scientific teams to support site investigations, bad actors, and CIP initiatives as their primary role.
• Manage the following team dynamics: Accountability Leadership with influence Consensus building Definition of team roles and responsibilities Facilitate recommendations of technical team to management Deliver projects on time and budget

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees