Associate Director, Engineering - Tech Transfer Lead

1w1 week ago

MSD

Wilson, US · Full-time · $129,000 – $203,100

About this role

We are seeking a highly motivated individual for the role of Associate Director, Tech Transfer Leader supporting the Wilson Packaging Technical Operations Team. This role drives end-to-end technical readiness for new product introduction and technology transfer at the site. It manages all activities required for technical transfer of new and in-line products and processes.

The incumbent leads technology transfer activities with end-to-end visibility to site deliverables for device assembly and packaging process, analytical, and facility readiness. Partners with above-site Development and Commercialization teams on overall TT strategy and plan. Serves as single TT point of contact interfacing with Development and Commercialization Teams, Packaging and Device Working Groups, VCMTs.

Ensures clear communication within Science & Technology, Wilson, and with leaders/stakeholders regarding technical and execution risks and progress versus project plan. Builds strong cross-divisional partnerships with site leaders, functional management, and stakeholders including Research & Development, Commercialization, Tech Ops, Ops, Quality, Analytical Regulatory-CMC, and Supply Chain.

Utilizes broad experience in Technology Transfers focusing on standards, technical robustness, and right first-time success for commercial scale device assembly and packaging. Conducts After Action Reviews and knowledge sharing with other TT teams. Drives a safe and compliant culture while complying with global and regulatory requirements including cGMP.

Requirements

Broad experience-based skillsets in Technology Transfers with key focus on standards, technical robustness, and right first-time success for commercial scale device assembly and packaging technology and components
Strong project management skills and utilization of program/portfolio management tools
Demonstrated experience working with internal and external partners and stakeholders and influencing technical strategy
Subject matter expertise with broad packaging and combination product experience including process, device assembly/packaging, equipment, components
Demonstrated end-to-end assembly and packaging operations technical breadth including problem solving
Strong direct and indirect leadership and influencing skills to operate effectively in face of ambiguity supporting scenario planning and options analysis

Responsibilities

Manage overall technology transfer activities ensuring on-time delivery with end-to-end visibility to site deliverables for device assembly and packaging process, analytical, and facility readiness
Partner with above-site Development and Commercialization teams on overall TT strategy and TT plan
Serve as single TT point of contact interfacing with Development and Commercialization Teams, Packaging and Device Working Groups, VCMTs
Ensure clear communication within Science & Technology, Wilson, and with leaders/stakeholders regarding technical/execution risks and progress vs. project plan
Develop and manage integrated project plan and lead end-to-end readiness for new and in-line product introductions and Tech Transfer into the site
Pressure test site readiness robustness through proactive risk assessment using subject matter expertise in packaging and combination products
Lead technical team accountable for rigorous technical outcomes including process qualification and validation, component qualification, specifications, artwork profiles
Schedule and facilitate technical reviews associated with tech transfer and conduct After Action Reviews with knowledge sharing