The Operations Supervisor is an exempt level position working within Technical Operations team, responsible for directing the daily production of a personalized cell therapy to support both clinical and commercial requirements in a sterile cGMP environment. Job duties will be performed within a team-based environment, on an assigned production shift schedule. Key Responsibilities Lead and supervise multiple units within the CAR-T process operations (i.e. component preparation manufacturing, MFG ... more details
Company Information
Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating, and one day curing, life-threatening diseases. Headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey, we are developing advanced cell therapies across a diverse array of technology platforms, including autologous and allogenic chimeric antigen receptor T-cell and natural killer (NK) cell-based immunotherapy.
Legend Biotech entered into a global collaboration agreement with Janssen, one of the pharmaceutical companies of Johnson & Johnson, to jointly develop and commercialize ciltacabtagene autolecuel (cilta-cel) in 2017. Our strategic partnership is designed to combine the strengths and expertise of both companies to advance the promise of an immunotherapy in the treatment of multiple myeloma.
Legend Biotech is seeking an Operations Supervisor / Sr. Operations Supervisor (2nd shift) as part of the Technical Operations team based in Raritan, NJ.
Role Overview
The Operations Supervisor is an exempt level position working within Technical Operations team, responsible for directing the daily production of a personalized cell therapy to support both clinical and commercial requirements in a sterile cGMP environment. Job duties will be performed within a team-based environment, on an assigned production shift schedule.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and supervise multiple units within the CAR-T process operations (i.e. component preparation manufacturing, MFG support operations, Mock cell, and CAR-T process) according to standard operating procedures and batch records and ensure safe and compliant manufacturing operations according to cGMP requirements.
Lead the daily start of shift operations meetings, the daily wrap up production meetings and assign individuals their daily production task to execute and ensure compliance and successful completion of work-related tasks.
Work closely with operations personnel on the production floor to provide guidance and perform production tasks as needed to help the team, in a manner consistent with safety policies, quality systems, and cGMP requirements.
Support manufacturing investigations, create/revise operational procedures, including manufacturing work instructions, master batch records, forms, and support and manage change controls.
Work closely with Operations Manager to help oversee the development of production personnel, provide input on personnel performance.
Build strong partnerships with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality to ensure seamless execution of daily production tasks and work as part of a cross-functional team to address production issues as the first point of contact for operators on the production floor.
Support the development of manufacturing processes, participate in various department projects, and will work with others to drive continuous improvements and efficiencies within cell therapy Technical Operations.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering or related field or equivalent experience required.
A minimum of 4 years of operations experience within a cGMP environment in the biotech/biopharma industry
A minimum of 1 year of experience leading, supervising, or managing a team preferred
Prior experience in manufacturing, quality, or engineering is required. Excellent communication and organizational behaviors skills are required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) is required.
Availability to work in a day shift (1st or 2nd shift) is required.
Knowledge of cGMP regulations and FDA guidance related to manufacturing of cell-based products, and cleanroom behaviors.
Must exhibit strong Leadership skills and ability to effectively communicate and influence Operations associate and convey information to Management.
Ability to work independently and successfully, prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, integrate cross-functional issues and balance competing priorities effectively.
Must be able to manage shifting priorities to meet critical deadlines in a fast paced and dynamic, growing environment, while providing clear direction to team members.
Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills and the ability to lead as a change agent to promote flexibility, creativity, and accountability.
An ability to build strong partnerships and effectively integrate with external collaborators to drive projects/programs forward in a matrixed environment.
Clear and succinct verbal and written communication skills with an attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures.
Experience with Operational Excellence and/or Lean Manufacturing is an asset.
Ability to accommodate shift work including evenings and weekends as required by the process.
Ability to accommodate unplanned overtime on little to no prior notice.
Sufficient vision and hearing capability to work in job environment with physical dexterity sufficient to use computers and document production records
A working leader who can participate in production runs in critical situations when needed.
Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. and stand for a long period of time.
Ability to work M-F 2nd shift. Hours are 1:00 PM - 9:30 PM. (Hours are subject to change)
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