Associate Principal Engineer, MSAT
AstraZeneca
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Manufacturing Sciences and Technology (MSAT) team as a Sr Process Engineer MSAT. The ideal candidate will serve as a process SME and be responsible for a diverse range of projects that spans from tech transfer activities to technical manufacturing support and process improvement implementation. This full-time position reports to the Associate Director of MSAT and supports multiple clinical manufacturing facilities in Santa Monica, CA, and Tarzana, CA. The candidate’s primary location can be determined based on their residence, with potential travel of up to 10% as needed to meet business requirements.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Provide technical support during clinical production activities, with the objective to deliver the pharmaceutical product on time and in compliance with cGMP, including
- On-floor guidance
- Troubleshooting and investigation
- Product impact assessment
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Process Development and Operations to observe manufacturing operations and continuously identify process improvements
- Lead and support change controls for implementation of process improvements
- Author and assist in revisions of technical documentation including protocols, reports, batch records, and SOPs
- Lead and execute Technology Transfers (clinical-to-clinical, and development-to-clinical).
- Perform process monitoring and interpret development and clinical data
- Support regulatory filings, site readiness, and facility startup as needed
Required Skills/Abilities
- Experience in new product introductions/manufacturing/ manufacturing science and technology/technical development/quality/R&D.
- Experience in Tech transfer, production and engineering.
- Comfortable with quality record management and authoring of technical documentation
- A strong sense of urgency with regards to work duties and the ability to deliver results based on challenging timelines.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate results to a diverse cross-functional audience.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced company environment and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities.
- We are seeking a person who will lead by example and is a self-motivated team player with strong interpersonal skills.
- May be required to work outside of normal hours if the business dictates.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree, in life sciences, engineering or related field with 8 or more years of experience; Masters degree with 6 or more years of experience; PhD and 3 years of experience.
- Experience or an affinity for working in a GMP environment.
- Industry experience is preferred.
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The annual base salary for this position ranges from $ 97,175.20 - 145,762 However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional 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 pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Date Posted
13-Jan-2025Closing Date
09-Feb-2025Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.