Manager, Technical Operations

Location: Wentworth Creek

Job Description BIOVECTRA, now a part of Agilent, is recognized as a leader in the contract development and manufacturing space of active pharmaceutical ingredients specializing in clinical-to-commercial scale production for microbial fermentation, synthetic small molecules including ADC, HPAPI, plasmid DNA, mRNA, LNP and sterile filling capabilities. With over 650 employees at both the Windsor, NS and Charlottetown, PEI sites, BIOVECTRA supports over 100 clients, including over 20 top pharma and biotech companies.

BIOVECTRA joined Agilent in 2024 and is part of Agilent’s Advanced Manufacturing Partnerships Division (AMPD), which also contains Agilent’s Nucleic Acid Solutions Division. With BIOVECTRA, Agilent aims to align advanced manufacturing capabilities, expertise, and resources to foster greater innovation and operational excellence. Within AMPD, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with a team of dedicated professionals committed to revolutionizing advanced manufacturing, making a significant impact in the industry and, most importantly, improving patient care through the manufacture of better therapeutics.

Agilent is currently looking for a Manager, Technical Operations:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Managing, training, and coaching a team of production staff

Conducting routine direct floor level supervision and coaching

Providing direction, influencing production decisions, implementing corrective actions, and ensuring alignment

Facilitates alignment of Development and Operations technical decisions necessary through completion of process performance demo, engineering and validation runs to ensure commercial viability of the manufacturing process

Providing technical guidance and recommendations in conjunction with Sales and Marketing in the evaluation of new projects

Providing risk assessment to the technical transfer process

Developing and approving process SOPs, training documents, and associated reports

Communicating pertinent information to appropriate representative to ensure successful product transfer and commercialization

Participating in client visits of contract manufacturing operations

Participating in the inception of the project through to completion of the technology transfer

Incorporating the use of Process Analytic Technology (PAT) into the process where appropriate

Qualifications

Required:

B.Sc. degree, preferably with a discipline in Engineering, Chemistry, or Biochemistry
10 years of Pharmaceutical experience1 year of leadership experience

Experience in technology transfer accomplishments in a biotech/pharmaceutical industry

Desired:

M.Sc. an asset

Experience with API and drug product manufacturing an asset

Knowledge of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, Validation and Quality Control Excellent organization and interpersonal skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Travel may be required

Additional Details This job has a full time weekly schedule.

The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $93,521.00 - $/yr CAD plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location.

Pay and benefit information by country are available at:  Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Travel Required:

Occasional

Shift: Day Duration:

No End Date Job Function:

Manufacturing
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