Technology Transfer Manager
Job Details:
Industry
: OSD Formulation (Pharmaceuticals) Department
: Technical Transfer Role
: Assistant Manager Tech Transfer Location
: Jadcherla Compensation
: Up to 15 LPA Experience
: 8+ years Employment Type
: Full-time Qualification
: M.Pharm / B.Pharm / M.Sc. in Pharma or related field
Responsibilities:
Technology Transfer Execution & Documentation:
- Lead technology transfer projects for solid dosage forms, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.
- Develop technology transfer protocols covering critical process parameters and quality attributes.
- Oversee preparation and review of essential documentation (Technology Transfer Plans, Gap Analysis Reports, Process Flow Diagrams, BMR, BPR, Process Validation Reports).
- Coordinate cross-functional activities (R&D, Manufacturing, QA, RA) for seamless transfer and scale-up.
- Monitor process performance, addressing deviations or challenges.
- Maintain detailed records of technology transfer activities, ensuring compliance and data integrity.
- Ensure documentation adheres to cGMP, regulatory requirements (US FDA, EU EMA), and internal standards.
- Manage document archival and retrieval.
Process Validation & Scale-Up:
- Participate in process validation activities for robust manufacturing processes of OSD Formulations.
- Analyze process data to identify CPPs and CQAs for process control strategies.
- Troubleshoot technical issues during scale-up and validation, implementing corrective actions.
- Evaluate the impact of process changes on product quality.
- Collaborate with engineering and production to optimize manufacturing processes.
- Ensure compliance with validation lifecycle management.
Quality & Regulatory Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with cGMP, regulatory requirements (US FDA, EU EMA), and internal standards.
- Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
- Participate in audits, addressing findings and implementing corrective actions.
- Maintain understanding of regulatory requirements and best practices in OSD Formulation.
- Oversee CAPA implementation.
- Promote a culture of quality and compliance.
Technical Troubleshooting & Continuous Improvement:
- Lead troubleshooting during initial commercial batches, identifying root causes and solutions.
- Apply problem-solving methodologies to address technical challenges in OSD Formulation.
- Identify process improvement opportunities.
- Utilize SPC tools to monitor process performance.
- Implement Lean Six Sigma principles.
- Champion continuous improvement.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:
- Coordinate with QA, QC, RA, and Production teams.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration among teams.
- Manage stakeholder expectations.
- Build relationships with internal and external partners.
- Generate progress reports, highlighting milestones, challenges, and risks.
- Present technical data to teams and management.
- Lead meetings to discuss project status and make decisions.
- Act as a liaison between R&D, Manufacturing, and stakeholders.
General Expectations and Past Experiences:
- Possess 8+ years of hands-on experience in technology transfer within OSD manufacturing, demonstrating a strong understanding of the entire process lifecycle.
- Demonstrate proficiency in preparing and reviewing critical technical documents such as technology transfer protocols, BMR/BPR, and process validation reports.
- Exhibit a thorough understanding of Quality by Design (QbD) principles and their application in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Showcase strong technical troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify and resolve issues during scale-up and commercial manufacturing.
- Proven ability to coordinate and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including QA, QC, RA, and Production.
- Demonstrate a solid understanding of regulatory guidelines (US FDA, EU EMA) and CGMP compliance requirements for pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Experience risk assessment methodologies and CAPA management systems in a pharmaceutical setting.