Manager, Technology Transfer - Eurofins CDMO Alphora, Inc.

at  Eurofins Canada BioPharma

IN 2024, EUROFINS GENERATED TOTAL REVENUES OF EUR 6.515 BILLION, AND HAS BEEN AMONG THE BEST PERFORMING STOCKS IN EUROPE OVER THE PAST 20 YEARS.

Eurofins CDMO Alphora Inc. develops and manufactures new therapeutics to improve the lives and health of patients. Eurofins CDMO Alphora provides contract research & development services to global pharmaceutical and biotech companies, developing their processes and manufacturing their bulk drug substances (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients -“API’s”) as well as finished dosage products (tablets, capsules, suspensions) for supply to clinical trials and commercial requirements. Eurofins CDMO Alphora provides a rich and technologically challenging environment with a continuing flow of interesting projects. Our employees work in close concert with clients throughout the development process to achieve their program objectives. Eurofins CDMO Alphora Inc. is growing its state-of-the-art organization, with continued investments in modern facilities, equipment, and instrumentation while providing a rich environment for employees to develop their technical skills and careers paths.
Job Description
Eurofins CDMO Alphora is looking for a Manager, Technology Transfer to support our cGMP manufacturing facilities. The Manager, Technology Transfer is accountable to the Director of Operations and provides leadership and strategic oversight for the Technology Transfer department in alignment with the Manufacturing Business Unit objectives. In addition to departmental oversight, the role is also responsible for the design, timely implementation, and the safe execution of chemical processes while adhering to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and Eurofins CDMO Alphora’s practices.
This role is onsite.

• Provide leadership to a team of 5-10 Process Specialists
• Manage the department activities including administrative, resourcing, planning, training, performance management, recruitment, and budgetary tasks.
• Support the production schedule while working closely with key stakeholders in the Manufacturing BU.
• Work collaboratively with key stakeholders across the organization to support the team with the:
• Design of safe and scalable processes to be executed from gram scale to multi-kilo scale in Eurofins CDMO Alphora’s manufacturing facilities
• Execution to timelines to meet milestones
• Generation of Master Batch Records
• Scheduling of batch meetings
• Review of Executed Batch Records (EBRs) to support the release process
• Coordinate and oversee exception management to ensure compliance to deadlines.
• Manage and promote departmental compliance to meet CAPA, audit, and training commitments.
• Establish effective process workflows for Technology Transfer
• Establish and maintain departmental KPI’s to track performance
• Support the team/department in internal and external project meetings as required.
• Promote key Departmental and/or Company initiatives relating to continuous process improvements and the implementation of new technologies/equipment as required
• Provide leadership to bring the Operations and Technology Transfer Teams together to promote the training of personnel on key operations, safety, engineering controls, and process feedback to facilitate seamless process transfers.
• Support the production schedule while working closely with key stakeholders in the Manufacturing BU.
• Interact with clients as required.
• Interact with cGMP auditors or various agencies (e.g. FDA) as required.
• Participate in production/scheduling related meetings.
• Adhere to Eurofins CDMO Alphora’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Environmental, Health and Safety Procedures (EHSPs).
  Qualifications

The ideal candidate will:

• Have an MSc or PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering (preferred)
• Have >10 years’ experience in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Have proven leadership skills
• Have experience managing a team of Scientists
• Have experience working in a cGMP environment
• Have proficient written and verbal skills
• Be capable of multi-tasking
• Have good interpersonal skills
• Have good time management and project management skills

Additional Information
At Eurofins we offer excellent full-time benefits including health & dental coverage, life and disability insurance, RRSP with 3% company match, paid holidays, paid time off.
Accommodation: Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request via the website at www.eurofins.ca.
As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received international recognition as a great place to work. To learn more about Eurofins, please explore our website at www.eurofins.ca
We thank all applicants within commuting distance of GTA, Ontario for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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