Fermentation Production - DGM/ GM / Sr. GM / AVP

Fermentation Production - DGM / GM / Sr. GM/ AVP

Location: Kakinada, AP

Company: Lyfius Pharma

About Lyfius Pharma is 100% subsidiary of Aurobindo Pharma. Its largest API Unit of Aurobindo. Lyfius spread across 236 acres in Kakinada SEZ and it is second largest API manufacturing facility in ASIA.

Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced and motivated personnel for Fermentation department with 18+ years of experience to join our dynamic team. This role will be pivotal in executing our fermentation processes. The successful candidate will have a strong background in fermentation technology and bioprocess optimization.

Job responsibilities

• Lead and manage fermentation projects from conception through scale-up and production in shift operations.
• Develop and optimize fermentation processes to produce pharmaceutical intermediate products.
• Execute, and analyze the data to improve yield, efficiency, and quality of fermentation processes.
• Handle 50KL to 250 KL fermenters and other reactor operations, including fed-batch, continuous partial harvest systems.
• Monitoring and troubleshooting of Fermenter accessories like flow meters, process vessels, pH and DO sensors, temperature and pressure sensors in shift operations.
• Online documentation of activities and feed monitoring/adjustments as per process requirement, SOP, EOP and BPCR preparation and review.
• Work with various microbial strains, ensuring optimal growth conditions and productivity.
• Optimize processes according to industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including downstream processing, analytical development, and quality control.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards. Coordinate
• Prepare and present technical reports, data summaries, protocols.

Qualifications: • Master's degree or Bachelors in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, B.Tech / M.Tech Biotechnology or a relevant field.

• 18 years of experience in industrial fermentation, preferably in large scale operations in shifts, including 50-250 KL fermenters, fed-batch, continuous partial harvest system