Lead Tech, Operations

Lead Tech, Operations page is loaded## Lead Tech, Operationsremote type:
Not Applicable locations:
IRL - Louth County - Dundalktime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
January 11, 2026 (23 days left to apply) job requisition :
R377740

Job Description An amazing opportunity has arisen for a
** Lead Manufacturing Biotech Associate.
** Key responsibilities include
** project management
** and
** problem-solving**, addressing issues as they arise to maintain operational efficiency. The Lead BTA will act as a
** technical subject matter expert (SME)
** for manufacturing processes, contributing to new projects and initiatives. Additionally, the role encompasses
** training new employees**, ensuring they meet operational standards and are effectively integrated into the team.

This position provides a pathway to develop
** people management skills**, with opportunities to lead and mentor team members. It also involves
** cross-functional collaboration
** with the Drug substance leads and Engineering, fostering relationships across teams to improve operational outcomes. Reporting directly to the DS lead, the Lead BTA ensures alignment with site objectives and operational goals. Overall, this role is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking to advance their careers in biotech manufacturing, offering a blend of
** technical expertise and leadership development**.This role is a site-based position. This role will involve working shifts.
*
* What you will do:

** Bring energy, knowledge, innovation and leadership to carry out the following:
* The production of biologic drug substance on their designated shift and act as a coach and a technical point of contact for others on the shift team, acting as a key liaison for the manufacturing DS lead for ongoing operations in a process area.
* Setting up the single use equipment between runs, carrying out the production process according to world class GMP and EHS principles and driving to optimise and improve the processing activities through use of standard work and lean processing techniques.
* Build safety as a value within every aspect of the value stream supporting operations.
* Help create a team environment that keeps safety at the front of mind of the team driving continuous improvement.
* Role model the behaviours that creates a culture of respect and dignity in line with our company’s  Guide to ethical conduct.
* Drive the production process forward through use of Delta V recipes & Electronic Batch records according to relevant SOPs
* Take ownership for one’s own training to continue professional development and generate expertise in the role
* Assist in project activities as they arise to maintain and optimize the facility
* Help create an environment of right first time in everything that we do through a focus on principles of lean, including simplification, standard work, visual management and a learning organisation.
* Trouble shooting and problem solving in conjunction with the ability to lead the self-directed work teams in their processing area.
* The progression of an automated recipe using paperless technology in order to generate the drug substance through inoculation and cell culturing activities leading to filtration and purification of the product.
* Focusing on delivery to the patient through living the Dundalk culture including a commitment to safety, focusing on right first time in everything we do and concentrating on the engagement and development of self and peers.
* Act as a coach or mentor to one’s peers on specific unit operations as required to support the value stream
* Lead and sponsor approved projects and continuous improvement initiatives that are in alignment with the site strategies.
* Act as primary delegate for the DS lead during emergency events.
** What skills you will need:
** In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have:
* Minimum of a Bachelors Level 8 degree in a technical, engineering or science based discipline or equivalent
* At least 5 years’ experience in the biotechnology and/or pharmaceutical industry desirable, (preferably both) or equivalent.
* Leadership Skills – demonstrated…