Job Description

Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is dedicated to being the most trusted supplier of biopharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create a reliable global manufacturing network that is devoted to delivering a high-quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.

The Analytical Technical Solutions (ATS) organization is a dedicated team specializing in providing technical support and expertise for biological analytical testing. Our primary responsibilities include method development, validation, remediation, and offering technical guidance to support Quality Control operations. With a focus on maintaining the highest standards of quality and regulatory compliance, ATS collaborates closely with various stakeholders to resolve complex analytical issues and support investigations.

ATS is expanding its expertise and responsibilities towards lean laboratory operations, PAT and laboratory automation. Technology scouting and procedure development in the field is an exciting new opportunity within the ATS space.

Our site in 1210 Vienna is a strategic location for solid drug manufacturing including tablets, coated tablets, granules and implants for the health provision and treatment of livestock and domestic animals. Most of our products are exported. To ensure sustainable company growth we continually strive to offer attractive career opportunities for more than 450 employees at our Vienna site. In support of our existing team, we are currently looking for an ATS Lead Austria located in Vienna, responsible for Vienna & Krems:

ATS Lead Austria
Full-time

Key Responsibilities:

• Owns management, people and budget responsibility for the ATS Austria team
  
• Builds up the ATS Krems team in close cooperation with site colleagues and stakeholders
  
• Owns, executes and directs analytical technical solutions (ATS) laboratory and transfer activities including training and mentoring of junior colleagues and regionally deployed temporary colleagues in a pharmaceutical GMP and quality control (QC) environment.
  
• Supports with his team ATS projects on various sites of the animal health manufacturing network
  
• Interacts with local QC and pharma & bio process technology (PTS, BTS) team to generate synergies and effective resource allocation
  
• Supports (global) programs in the region; where appropriate, owns or shares responsibilities for one or more programs/projects in the region
  
• Represents ATS on local/regional/global teams, for example in analytical innovation or problem solving including periodic activity updates, conference calls, and face to face meetings
  
• Works with Exec. Director ATS in strategic deployment of all resources
  
• Owns local as well as regional test remediation activities; supports regional and global representation where appropriate.
  
• Assists in the development and reporting of metrics for regional/global sites
  
• Supports Exec Director ATS to ensure Quality Control Method Remediation and Improvement efforts (QC Method Robustness) are aligned with Product Remediation and Improvement (Product Robustness) efforts where feasible.
  
• Ensures remediation and investigation priorities are aligned with local Site Management, Quality Operations and Regional Heads at regional site(s)
  
• Represents shop floor concerns related to Quality Control Method remediation and improvement efforts at sites to support informed decisions regarding project prioritization, resource allocation, and risk management.
  

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree, master’s degree in pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biological, analytical science or food chemistry required or equivalent job experience.
  
• >5 years’ experience in the research, manufacture, and testing of Pharmaceutical and/or biological products required including sound knowledge in key analytical technologies like HPLC, UPLC chromatography or ELISA
  
• Experience in method development & validation as well as method robustness
  
• Analytical troubleshooting applying Do E and scientific problem solving
  
• Experience in leading and developing teams and employees
  
• Good German and English language skills in talking and writing
  
• Proficient in technical writing and current computer usage (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)
  
• End to end understanding of pharma business processes, holistic thinking
  

We offer:

• Exciting and varied field of work in a modern, internationally operating company
  
• Annual bonus and employee recognition bonuses
  
• Employee referral program
  
• Attractive company pension
  
• Paid parental leave of 12 weeks provided by company
  
• Company medical care and vaccination program
  
• Discounted fitness offer
  
• Fruit, coffee & tea
  
• Massage@Work
  
• Modern company canteen with generous company subsidy
  
• Hybrid working possible
  
• Dogs welcome in the office
  
• Annual ticket for Wiener Linien or subsidy for climate ticket and/or bike leasing
  
• Various employee discounts and benefits and much more!
  

We offer an attractive salary, outstanding social benefits and an exciting work environment with varied tasks in an international environment. The minimum annual salary for this position is EUR 79.600 and varies according to the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. We are looking forward to receiving your application.

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. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
Domestic
VISA Sponsorship:
Yes
Travel Requirements:
10%
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid
Shift:
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
N/A
Job Posting End Date:
12/13/2024

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Requisition ID:R320385