The Raw Materials QC Manager is accountable for GMP compliant laboratory operations according to GMP guidelines. This role is responsible for direct management and supervision of the QC Raw Materials teams performing raw material testing according to USP/EP/JP guideline and releasing raw materials for use in the drug substance and drug product manufacturing process. The Manager, QC Raw Materials is responsible for managing raw material specifications, handling changes from customers on customer owned materials as well as handling and implementing new raw materials and consumables as part of tech transfer activities. In addition, the QC Raw Materials team is responsible for testing, disposition, and release of raw materials and Trackwise support or investigation of deviations including Out of Specification (OOS) results. Provide managerial support for troubleshooting of complex investigations and optimizing laboratory systems. Ensure that the laboratory is maintained in a state of GMP compliance. All documentation is in accordance with GMP and all reported results are accurate. The Manager, QC Raw Materials is the technical subject matter expert (SME) and participates in assessing the testing of raw materials and excipients, represents the QC Raw Materials team during regulatory and customer audits. The Manager models leadership competencies and aids in the development of QC team members.

The work we do at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies Texas has never been more important—and we are looking for passionate, mission-driven people like you who want to make a real difference in people’s lives. 

From developing the next vaccine to advancing cell and gene therapies, we collaborate with industry leaders to tackle complex challenges and deliver meaningful solutions.

If you’re ready to help transform the future of medicine, join FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies. We offer a flexible work environment and we’re proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your passion, energy, and drive—what we call Genki. 

Our state-of-the-art biomanufacturing facility is located in in College Station, Texas, which combines a small-town feel with vibrant culture, top-notch schools, and close proximity to big city life. Nestled between major hubs, it’s a dynamic location that blends convenience with innovation.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

What You’ll Do

• Ensures GMP compliant laboratory operations according to guidelines
• Manages the daily activities of the QC Raw material team and assuring dedicated focus on testing, release, change management and Tech Transfer activities in support of new and existing customer programs
• Ensures overall performance of QC Raw Material team according to KPIs. Assures turn-around-times of all testing, raw material approvals and supporting drug substance and drug product manufacturing production.
• Oversees and manages laboratory exceptions and investigations and assures timely closure of cGMP KPI deliverables within the group
• Motivates the group to perform as efficiently as possible to reduce turn-around-times for testing, approval and ensures manufacturing is running and tech transfer activities timelines are met
• Authors procedures, documents and reports, as needed, to support the QC Raw Materials team and tech transfer activities
• Leads projects for tech transfers by having dialogues with customers around customer owned and FDB owned materials, etc.
• Prioritizes and focuses on optimized laboratory systems, including the use of IT systems (e.g. Labware), identifies and implements needed procedural and/or policy changes in areas where needed. Enforces established policies, processes and procedures and identifies areas where enhancements will improve daily work
• Leads cross-functional collaboration with QC Analytical Development, QC Program Management, Manufacturing, Process Science, and Quality Assurance stakeholders to achieve customer and FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies objectives
• Authors, reviews, and approve data reports, out-of-specification (OOS) and out-of-trend (OOT) investigations, deviations, CAPAs, and Change Controls, as needed
• Ensures the team and laboratory maintains inspection readiness for customer visits, audits and regulatory inspections following cGMP guidelines and FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies processes
• Ensures the timely delivery of results within deadlines by effectively managing the performance of the QC Raw Material Team
• Represents QC in relevant internal and external cross-functional meetings and projects to ensure delivery of QC Raw Material objectives
• Executes managerial tasks per the FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies policies including coaching, guidance, and development of team members
• Supports management activities related to compliance with policies, appropriate personnel training, providing feedback for personnel development, and effective and timely decision making/corrective actions on the floor
• Performs other duties, as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience in a GMP environment OR
• Master’s Degree with 6+ years of experience in a GMP environment OR
• Ph.D. with 4+ years of experience in a GMP environment
• 5+ years of experience with analytical testing, preferably raw material testing and release
• Previous QC Raw Materials Management experience
• Relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry and commercial operations within larger laboratory or manufacturing settings
• Proven leadership experience with previous managerial roles

Preferred Requirements:

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Microbiology, Biological Sciences, Engineering or related science degree with 6+ years of GMP experience OR
• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Microbiology, Biological Sciences with 4+ years of GMP experience
• Previous experience with analytical testing, preferably raw material testing and release in the biopharmaceutical industry
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Smartsheet, and laboratory LIMS and ERP systems (e.g., SAP)
• Extensive experience in the management of raw materials

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Experience prolonged standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching.
• Use hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment is required.
• Ability to sit for long periods to work on a computer.
• Potential for exposure to chemicals, gases, fumes, odors, dusts, and other hazardous materials.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment including but not limited to safety glasses, lab coat, gloves, specialized clothing including laboratory scrubs (pants and shirt), cleanroom (ISO 8 to ISO 5) gowning material and appropriate shoes required in most areas associated with this position.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours.
• Ability to lift up to 15 lbs regularly and up to 30 lbs on occasion.
• Ability to work weekends and off-shift hours, as needed to support manufacturing activities.
• Must be willing to travel occasionally, as needed.
• Attendance is mandatory.

Join us!  FDB is advancing tomorrow’s medicine, impassioning employees to chase the impossible and continually expand their potential.  We are a company of emboldened goal seekers – driven by an innate desire to better ourselves, our families, our workplace, our company, our community and the world at large.

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