Senior Technology Transfer Process Engineer

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Animal health is key to the health of the planet. Working at Virbac means taking part in a unique human adventure in which the engagement of each individual contributes to its evolution.

Encouraging internal mobility between positions and countries, offering individual development plans and building a partnership based on trust between managers and employees are as many perspectives of motivation for our teams. We also offer them a work environment conducive to exploring new territories and balancing their professional and personal lives. Finally, fostering their engagement to animal health also means listening to them and helping them to acquire new skills, preparing them for the challenges of tomorrow and encouraging them to contribute to an ever more responsible approach to our business.

Senior Process Engineer

• Technology Transfer

Virbac Animal Health is seeking a Senior Process Engineer

• Technology Transfer to join our Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT). The SeniorProcess Engineer is responsible for supporting technology transfer of products from R&D, third party contract research organizations, and other Virbac sites to ensure the process efficiency for cGMP planning and implementation are conducted. This position will work cross-functionally with various departments to effectively address product and process cGMP readiness for manufacturing, planning, and coordination. This role is primarily focused on Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) Forms including compressed and extruded products but may involve a variety of forms including liquids, pastes, powders and suspensions.

Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree or equivalent) in a science or engineering discipline. This position requires 7 years of experience in product or process development.

At least 5 years in a Pharmaceutical/FDA regulated environment. The position also requires a minimum of 10% travel.

This exciting position will work in Bridgeton, MO. It comes with an excellent benefits package including generous time off, 401k + match, life, medical, dental, and vision benefits, and more!

Senior Process Engineer

• Technology Transfer

Responsibilities

Area of responsibility 1: [Lead scale up and technology transfer of new products]

Main activities

Ensure development of robust and efficient manufacturing processes.

Independently design experiments and carry out scientific work.

Lead risk assessments with key cross functional stakeholders and set up the control strategy.

Establish control strategies for new products to improve efficiency, robustness, and compliance.

Participate in core team meetings and ensure collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.

Develop and execute engineering studies to qualify products, processes and equipment.

Manage multiple projects and be able to focus and prioritize on important projects.

Expected results: Ensure robust, efficient, and compliant manufacturing processes

Area of responsibility 2: [Lead process engineering studies to introduce new and improved processing techniques and technologies]

Main activities

Create scale up models by developing expert processing equipment understanding and characterization at different scales.

Design and execute studies to evaluate process parameters, troubleshoot process issues, and optimize process performance.

Lead and/or support the compilation of process data.

Develop a strong understanding of how critical to product quality attributes can be influenced by processing and can therefore be controlled.

Develop and implement process control strategies to ensure consistent and reproducible product quality.

Expected results: Process and equipment understanding, control, and capability

Area of responsibility 3: [Develop process engineering documentation and support GMP manufacturing]

Main activities

Author, review and may approve GMP-critical documentation, such as experimental reports, batch records, process work instructions, development and technology transfer reports.

Support GMP product and process investigations including deviations, change controls and CAPAs.

Create investigation and research plans to fit overall project objectives.

Complete manufacturing process reviews of processes intended for technology transfer, highlighting critical process parameters and critical material attributes.

Write and/or review CMC regulatory documents.

Expected results: Guarantee proper documentation for training and compliance requirements

Profile

Requirements (Diploma and experience)

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a science or engineering discipline

Requires 7 years of experience in product or process development.

At least 5 years in a Pharmaceutical / FDA regulated environment

Working knowledge of cGMP standards and experience working in a regulated environment

Skills

Proven analytical thinking and problem-solving skills

Demonstrated success operating in cross-functional teams

Self-motivated team player with the ability to work, prioritize, and deliver results with minimal supervision

Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Strong organizational and computer skills

Experience in capital project design, development, and execution

Prior experience with OSDs, including granulation, tablet compression, and/or extrusion

Prior experience using lean and six sigma principles and tools.

Ability to travel up to 10% of time

Virbac provides numerous career opportunities, thanks to the diversity of its jobs and their international dimension.

Joining Virbac means joining dynamic teams ambitious for success.

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