Scientist - Site Packaging

Scientist - Site Packaging

Eli Lilly Benelux

Alzey, Germany

Responsibilities:

The TSMS Device Assembly and Packaging Scientist will initially focus on the delivery of the device assembly and packaging operations, specifically regarding technical transfer and process validation. Upon the start of commercial production, this role’s objectives include maintaining the validated state of applicable processes, establishing and monitoring metrics/methods to ensure a state of capability and control, harmonization of control strategies across process teams, evaluate process improvement, and serving as an escalation point for day-to-day operations issues. The principal role is a position that develops and implements a technical agenda and is responsible for providing technical leadership for the Device Assembly and packaging Process Teams and DAP activities at the Alzey site. The principal role is a position that develops and implements a technical agenda and is responsible for providing technical leadership for the Device Assembly and Packaging Process Team. The principal role is also expected to serve as a mentor within the TSMS team and engage in upstream and external to site activities related to device assembly and Packaging.

Key Objectives/Deliverables:

• Own the technical agenda for the Device Assembly and Packaging product or validation process.
• Mentor TSMS process team members, technical mentor for scientists, and other disciplines.
• Support the Device Assembly and Packaging Process Teams as TSMS representative.
• Serve as floor-level support and technical interface for device components, packaging components, equipment, and operations for the TSMS team.
• Represent Alzey TSMS team for internal and external communications on a regular basis.
• Lead risk management activities as it pertain to product/process.
• Provide technical support to non-routine (e.g., deviation, complaint) investigations, including consultation on quality and stability issues.
• Prepare and Review or approve, as required, relevant technical documents such as: Annual Product Reviews, Change Controls, Regulatory Submissions, Deviations, Validations, Procedures, PFDs, PFMEAs, CCS, specifications, etc.
• Prepare and Review PQ & PV protocols/reports.
• Develop, monitor, and appropriately react to established statistically based metrics in real-time to assess process variability and capability.
• Identify opportunities and lead technical projects to improve process control and/or productivity.
• Serve as interface with upstream suppliers and global device/drug product networks.
• Drive stability strategy for Alzey products.
• Provide Audit support as needed.
• Identify opportunities and participate in projects to improve process control and/or productivity.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher an engineering, packaging science, or related field.
• 2+ years experience in a manufacturing organization.

Additional Skills/Preferences:

• Pharmaceutical and/or medical device and Packaging manufacturing experience.
• Root Cause Investigation Experience.
• Proficiency with computer systems including Microsoft Office products, Veeva Vault, TrackWise, electronic batch records, and SAP.
• Demonstrated successful leadership of cross-functional teams.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Strong self-management and organizational skills.