Technical Steward Lead (d/f/m)

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Job Description

Are you passionate about being part of a dynamic team in a cutting-edge biologics production facility? Sandoz is seeking a Technical Steward Lead to join our exciting and energetic team.

This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a young and dynamic workforce where innovation and collaboration are at the forefront. Participate and contribute to setting up a state-of-the-art facility with the implementation of cutting-edge technologies and industry best practices, enabling the delivery of high-quality biologics to patients in need.

As a Technical Steward Lead, you'll be responsible for maintaining, improving, and innovating our processes, ensuring they meet all regulations and business goals. This includes coordinating leading and developing a team to provide expert knowledge in pharmaceutical technology with aim to be efficient, effective and to incorporate “best in class” technologies.

Your key responsibilities:

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Maintaining and developing the expert knowledge of pharmaceutical technology and equipment within the department, keeping up to date with the latest developments and introducing new technologies into processes.
• Responsibility for the projects of continuous improvements on equipment and processes, participation in the selection of new equipment and its optimal utilization.
• Responsibility for the preparation and maintenance of high-quality standards related to equipment and processes and providing support needed during internal and external audits.
• Participation in the management of complex technological issues related to equipment and processes.
• Responsibility for timely and professional execution of all the activities related to changes on equipment and processes, and active participation in the introduction / qualification of new equipment.
• Providing appropriate professional support for cross-site transfers in area of equipment GAP assessment, implementation of raw materials and consumables, definition of SIP & CIP qualification principles and preparation of complex risk assessments (L&E..).
• Cooperation with the technical development function, other sites, and global functions for easier transfer of technical skills.
• Acting as the responsible person for the training program in the respective area, and providing training programs needed and acting as mentor for new associates.

What you will bring to the role:

• Min. University-level degree (pharmacy, chemistry or other equivalent natural science degree).
• Minimum 4 years of appropriate working experience in pharmaceutical production or development preferred in production of Biologics.
• Fluent in English, knowledge of local language is not mandatory.

You’ll receive:

Employment at the most reputable employer in Slovenia offers Competitive salary, Annual bonus, Flexible working schedule, tailored to your needs, possibility to work from home, Pension scheme, Employee Recognition Scheme, Expanded program for the promotion of health in the field of physical, mental and social well-being (Energized for Life), Unlimited learning and development opportunities. 

Possible job locations: Slovenia (Lendava) 

We offer a permanent contract with a 6-month probation period. You are kindly invited to submit your application in the English language, including your CV, by February 28, 2025.

Why Sandoz?

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, touched the lives of almost 500 million patients last year and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!

With investments in new development capabilities, state-of-the-art production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.

Our momentum and entrepreneurial spirit is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is encouraged!

The future is ours to shape!

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Sandoz is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team’s representative of the patients and communities we serve. 

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