Technical Operations Manager

4 days ago

WexfordWexford, Ireland Waters Corporation Full-time

Overview

The Waters Advanced Diagnostics (ADx) Division provides globally recognized scientific and commercial leadership in clinical diagnostics, enabling laboratories to deliver high-quality, reliable results that improve patient care. Through workflow-based solutions, the ADx division advances the adoption of LC-MS as a routine diagnostic technology across global clinical markets.

 

The Technical Operations Manager is a new role created within the ADx LC-MS R&D organisation responsible for end-to-end process verification and validation, scale-up, and transfer of manufacturing processes to support robust, compliant, and cost-effective production for products to be distributed in highly regulated markets. 

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the Technical Operations team. 
  • Responsible for design and execution of process verification and validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ, PV, PPQ)  aligned with regulatory expectations (FDA QSR, IVDR)
  • Implement a quality by design (QBD) approach and mindset into the team.
  • Ensure processes are capable, reproducible, and scalable.
  • Manage transfer of products from R&D to manufacturing.  

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or related field.

Experience: 8+ years experience in manufacturing, process development, or technical operations

Competencies:

Strong experience in:

  • Process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ, PPQ) & Scale-up and technology transfer in regulated environments (IVD, medical devices, pharma, biotech). 
  • Statistical analysis and process capability tools.
  • Proven track record of delivering robust, scalable manufacturing processes.

 Travel (If Applicable): Minimal