Engineering Manager, Manufacturing Technical Services

Job Description

The Engineering Manager, Manufacturing Technical Services will work collaboratively across departments to support and improve operations within Vertex Manufacturing Center (VMC) manufacturing, facilities, and warehouse areas. This position will facilitate improvements to equipment, documentation, processes, and procedures that will enhance efficiency and ensure best practices are implemented. This position will also drive continuous improvement and strategic site projects. The Engineering Manager, Manufacturing Technical Services reports directly to the Senior Manager, Manufacturing Technical Investigations & Analytics (MTIA).

• Act as technical and business project lead on key continuous improvement and strategic site projects to innovate and expand manufacturing techniques at the VMC.

• Assist MTS & MTIA leaders with management tasks, including process data analysis, project scoping, and resource planning.

• Lead root cause technical investigations for deviations involving manufacturing equipment and processes to develop Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) plans.

• Identify and own process improvement opportunities by developing project proposals and initiatives, including developing Requests for Quotation (RFP), User Requirement Specifications (URS), and coordinating vendor proposals and selection.

• Provide project management and engineering leadership for process related projects at the VMC, including providing direction and guidance to cross-functional resources working on these projects.

• Mentor and train junior team members in the completion of technical tasks.

• Apply GMP concepts and internally aligned interpretations of regulatory guidance to ensure consistent and compliant practices across GMP Operations.

• Own and sponsor change controls in support of process improvement.

• History of utilizing common project execution methods to lead small to mid-sized projects, both as a lead engineer and as a project manager.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, and flexibility to accommodate changes in responsibilities or project priorities.

• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Knowledge of QMS systems (Veeva, Trackwise).

• Familiarity with process improvement or capital project implementation.

• Bachelor's degree in a pharmaceutical science or relevant engineering discipline, such as chemical or mechanical engineering.

• 4 + years of GMP experience in the pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical industry with increasing project and management responsibility, or the equivalent combination of education and experience

• Experience with API and/or Oral Solid Dosage manufacturing.

Flex Designation:

Flex Eligibility Status:

Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com