Assoc. Dir

1 week ago


Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland MSD Ireland Full time
Assoc. Dir - Upstream Manufacturing Operations

Assoc. Dir - Upstream Manufacturing Operations at MSD Ireland

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate Director, Upstream Manufacturing Operations. This position will play a pivotal and critical role in the manufacture of biologics-based medicines at Biotech Dublin.

The role will involve leading the Upstream Manufacturing shift and days teams, ensuring that plant operations are set up for success and enabling delivery of the manufacturing production schedule. The role ensures that all support activities are aligned to run operations effectively and efficiently. The team will be responsible for ensuring Biotech Dublin supports the network in the launch of large-scale biologics manufacture.

What You Will Do
  • Lead, coach, support and develop a highly qualified team of the Upstream Shift Leads and days Operations Team.
  • Participate in the generation of the site's production plans. Ensure the Upstream Operation integrated process team deliver on the production plan.
  • Drive the teams' performance so that every individual understands their contribution and how it impacts the site.
  • Drive operational and strategic planning and decision making during both sustaining operations and new product introduction (NPI) with a focus on operational excellence.
  • Lead and/or support site initiatives to improve compliance status and overall operational efficiency of the site.
  • Consistently deliver on key performance metrics, e.g., Environment, Health and Safety metrics, Compliance, and budget performance.
  • Drive a culture of Continuous Improvement by deploying lean manufacturing tools.
  • Collaborate with Technical groups across the site and network to foster technical excellence as a differentiating advantage.
  • Participate and comply with internal Quality Management Systems Environment, Health, and Safety System requirements.
What Skills You Will Need
  • Degree level or higher-level qualification (preferably in Science or Engineering).
  • Demonstrated leadership and change management skills with a continuous improvement focus.
  • Proven record of delivering high performance through development and coaching of a team.
  • Proven people manager with the ability to work cross-functionally.
  • Experience meeting and tracking to schedules and fostering an interdependent working culture.
  • At least eight years' experience in the pharmaceutical industry (preferably in Drug Substance & Cell Culture, with knowledge of inoculation, seed expansion and harvest of cell culture from single-use and stainless-steel bioreactor systems).
  • Experience in product tech transfer of drug substance.
  • Strong working knowledge of GMP manufacturing activities, continuous improvement, and team development.
  • Knowledge of and practice in applying Six Sigma and Lean methodologies.
  • Evidence of Continuous Professional Development is desirable.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment.

So, If You Are Ready To

Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, impact the future by driving one of the world\'s leading healthcare companies, and inspire your team to reach their full potential and push the boundaries of science and technology; please apply today.

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Requisition ID: R364302

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.


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