Technical Services Manager

Bayer•Myerstown, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice. The Technical Services Manager plays a crucial role within the Technical Services function, globally supporting the development of new products (NPD) for the assigned technology of their Center of Excellence (COE). They assist in the definition of critical process parameters, formula development, scaling up of products, and provide scientific feasibility information for go/no-go decisions. The Manager also supports technology transfer activities within internal manufacturing sites and Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences), or international equivalent
Good understanding of product development processes, critical process parameters, and formula development.
Experience in scaling up products from lab-scale to commercial production.
Knowledge of technology transfer activities is desirable.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to the assigned technology.
Good project management and prioritization skills.
Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficient English communication skills, both written and verbal. Other languages are a plus.
Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences), or international equivalent, with +6 years of proven experience in process development / scale-up OR
Master’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences), or international equivalent, with +4 years of proven experience in process development / scale-up OR
Ph.D. with postdoctoral work, or international equivalent, with +1 years of proven experience in process development/scale-up.

Responsibilities

Lead the optimization and scale up assigned projects, ensuring identification and adherence to critical process and formulation attributes.
Lead technical development of new products (NPD) and marketed products, within established timelines, for both internal manufacturing sites and CMOs.
Design & conduct experiments, gather data, and perform analysis to support process optimization and troubleshooting.
Contribute to the development of project risk assessment, technical success criteria, Target Product Profile (TPP), and contingency plans for development activities. Lead development of critical process parameters.
Provide technical leadership to the BCH enterprise for the assigned technology.
Stay updated with industry trends, technological advancements, and regulatory requirements relevant to the assigned technology.
Lead scale up of products from lab-scale to commercial production, following established protocols and procedures.
Lead technology transfer activities, both within internal manufacturing sites and CMOs, ensuring successful implementation and knowledge transfer.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve technical issues, ensuring smooth project execution.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes within the Technical Services function.
Contribute to a culture of accountability and ownership for the assigned technology within the COE, while collaborating closely with Technical Services teams in other COEs.
Ensure the Technical Services COE staff has the necessary capacity, capability, and training aligned with enterprise priorities to deliver on them, both within the COE and in support of others.
Development and/or co-author of technical documentation to support launch and regulatory approval of projects (i.e. Development Plans, Development Reports and Technical Regulatory Documentation).
Attend product research to understand consumer feedback on the new products.