Technical Lead, Sterile Drug Product, Dublin

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Position Summary BMS Cruiserath Sterile Drug Product is seeking an experienced individual with aseptic manufacturing experience to provide on‑floor technical leadership to our manufacturing teams within our new Sterile Drug Product (SDP) facility. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Manufacturing Shift Lead, the

Sterile Drug Product Technical Lead

will play a key role in establishing our multi‑product commercial Drug Product Facility with both vial and syringe fill‑finish technology. The SDP Technical Lead will provide technical input into all phases of the SDP project, including CQV, site operational readiness, technical transfer, new product introduction, and commercialization activities. Post‑start‑up this role will be embedded within the shift teams charged with delivering the manufacturing plan for the facility.

The start‑up nature of this project will require adaptability and innovation due to the multiple project phases and multiple products onsite. The role will be both challenging and rewarding and will thus ensure that the successful candidate can seize a wide range of development opportunities within BMS.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing SME in one or more processes that include Formulation, Filling (vial&syringe), Lyophilization, Capping, Visual Inspection&Primary Packaging

Lead technical issue troubleshooting and resolution both during and post facility start‑up

Work with cross‑functional departments to facilitate the implementation of project design and validation of the SDP manufacturing facility

Support all phases of commissioning/qualification and validation during startup of state‑of‑the‑art Drug Product Facility

Support all capital / tech transfer / operational readiness activities including, but not limited to

Vendor site factory acceptance tests

MES / MBR design

SOP development and implementation

Training material development

Room layouts and ways of working

Support delivery of training to SDP team on day‑to‑day operations within area of responsibility

Work in conjunction with Shift Lead/Technical Lead to build SDP manufacturing teams’ technical competencies across a given area

Lead the right first‑time execution of commercial manufacturing processes within areas of responsibility

Support key meetings on behalf of Manufacturing

Support and lead key operational excellence initiatives (5S / Std Work / LSW / Kaizen / problem solving)

Support operational related investigations and be the key point of contact for all functional investigations

SME in use of process automation systems (e.g., Delta V, Syncade, OSI/Pi Historian) and some supporting business systems (e.g., SAP, Trackwise, Maximo)

Co‑ordinate delivery review of batch and exception reports for manufacturing lots in conjunction with QA representative for area of responsibility

Drive and support culture of continuous improvement initiatives and safe working practices

Designee for Tech Lead when required

Support any other business deliverables as needed

Qualifications&Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or related subject desirable

Minimum 3 years’ experience in a GMP environment with at least 1 year of biopharma manufacturing experience

Expertise in sterile drug product manufacturing along with demonstrated proficiency in technical troubleshooting and resolution desirable

Ability to flexibly adapt to changing business needs in a start‑up environment

Experience in lean manufacturing techniques and tools advantageous

Why you should apply

You will help patients in their fight against serious diseases

You will be part of a company that encourages excellence and innovation, respects diversity, develops leaders, and values its employees

You'll receive a competitive salary and a benefits package including an annual bonus, pension contribution, family medical allowance, 27 days of annual leave, life assurance, and on‑site gym

Equal Employment Opportunity BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

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