In this role, the qualified candidate will be tasked with continuing to evolve the strategy and operating model for technical support in a manner that leverages the broader capability of the Large Molecules S&T network to drive for scientific excellence and efficiency, while maintaining clear accountability for robust performance across all vaccines products. They will provide the necessary technical leadership, oversight and support for technology transfer of new and existing products across the entire vaccines portfolio, as well as provide in depth technical support and monitoring of established products across our network of sites and CMO partners. They will bring additional depth of experience and rigor to support right-first-time technology transfer, sustained robust process performance, and continuous improvement across our Biologics portfolio.

In addition to continuing to develop technical depth within this organization, the qualified candidate must have demonstrated ability to attract, coach and develop talent and to build an inclusive culture that leverages diverse talent to fully enable a high performing team and organization. They will create a highly collaborative and inclusive environment within the team and across the interconnected, interdependent global network for the all the areas of responsibilities within scope, demonstrating a boundaryless organizational mindset (right people, place, time). This includes personal engagement, sponsorship of active participation in management of knowledge, communities of practice, virtual technical network, product stewardship, technology platforms and best practices sharing across the broader Large Molecules organizations in the flow of the core work. They will also establish productive partnerships with Vaccine Operations leadership to support seamless integration of Tech Ops/MS&T teams within each site, with a focus on delivering value.

Education:

• BS, MS or PhD in Engineering, Pharmaceutics, Science or Equivalent and a minimum of 20 years' experience post BS.
• Desired: Green belt or demonstrated Lean Six Sigma track record.

Technical Competencies (Core S&T Functional Competencies):

• Technical Expertise in Vaccines drug substance and drug product development and manufacturing
• External manufacturing experience
• Sterile processing knowledge and expertise
• Cell culture, microbial, recombinant and live virus vaccine experience
• Process sciences laboratory management experience
• Demonstrated track record of applying scientific, technical knowledge and problem-solving approaches to deliver business results within a commercialization/manufacturing environment

Professional Competencies:

Business Acumen and Financial Management

• In-depth knowledge of financial systems (budgets, expenses, product standards and variances.)
• Management of a large, agile organization with resources that include full time and temporary employees providing a pipeline of talent at the site and global levels.
• Creates awareness of cost levers across Tiers driving productivity at all levels.

Problem Solving/ Process Improvement

• Can drive data driven outcomes in support of new, complex, or problematic situations; creates solutions that drive value for our company and our customers, incorporating innovative approaches.
• Drives technical excellence by modeling and teaching scientific problem-solving approaches to group and peers.
• Demonstrates a lean mindset and drives continuous improvement
• Demonstrated capability in establishing process stability in a challenging and complex scientific environment

Project Management

• Able to effectively manage complex organizations, and prioritize projects, programs and resources effectively, in alignment with business needs

Strategic Thinking and Working across Boundaries

• Embodies our company's mindset
• Engages partners and performs work with a service mindset
• Bridges boundaries across teams, functions, divisions, geographies, external stakeholders, and customers.
• Practices and sponsors Inclusive Behaviors and mindsets in the flow of work.
• Partners with site and global leaders to provide local SMEs to accelerate problem-solving and deliver critical business outcomes.

Productive Communication

• Plans and delivers ideas and information to others in a clear and impactful manner.
• Continuously communicates to align with partners and stakeholders
• Communicates effectively with direct reports and employees.

Leadership & Managerial:

Build Talent

• Build diverse talent within the workgroup with the capabilities necessary for future success.
• Continuously assesses competencies versus future needs and plan to fill gaps
• Reward and develop employees to ensure individuals reach their full potential

People Management

• Is an experienced Coach and teacher of people.
• Demonstrated application of culture and business change methodologies (CEM, Inclusion and BCCM) when realizing site and cross functional process improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrates Inclusion and our company's Leadership behaviors, including integrity, resilience and flexibility.

Drive Results

• Sets clear performance standards including stretch goals for self and workgroup
• Holds self and others accountable for achieving results
• Works proactively to remove barriers to achieving and exceeding goals.
• Communicates a sense of urgency, high performance bars and changes to deliverables in a timely manner with workgroup and stakeholders.
• Balances technical rigor and business outcomes effectively in solving problems

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U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as "remote".

The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate's relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected US salary range:
$268,500.00 - $422,700.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here.

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Job Posting End Date:
11/7/2024
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Requisition ID:R318939