Technical Service Manager jobs in the United States

Introduction to role:

Join our Operations team as the Manager of Quality Control Environmental Monitoring. In this role, you will lead and develop a team of QC analysts responsible for monitoring, trending, and analyzing clean room environments for contamination control. This is an opportunity to ensure our pipeline becomes a reality and take the lead in ensuring the hard work from the rest of the business is realized.

Accountabilities:

As a Manager, you will lead a Quality Control or GMP testing laboratory and apply your expertise with methods and techniques for environmental monitoring and testing. You will be responsible for working collaboratively within the commercial Quality Control organization to ensure that the QC laboratory is run compliantly and efficiently, and according to regulatory and AstraZeneca requirements.

Essential Skills/Experience:

- Expertise with methods and techniques for environmental monitoring and testing.

- Bachelor’s in Biological Sciences, chemistry, biochemistry or related discipline.

- 7 years of experience in a pharmaceutical or biotech QC environment, with a focus on microbial testing.

- 2 years of managerial/supervisory experience.

- In-depth knowledge of environmental monitoring performance qualification (EMPQ) and electronic monitoring systems.

- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills in a cross-functional matrix environment.

- Demonstrated ability to make decisions under pressure that balance patient safety, compliance and supply.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

- Experience with regulatory requirements for cell based products, particularly CAR T-cells

- Start-up experience

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, our work in Quality is important and valued. We are always innovating, trialling the latest models and technologies to improve reliability and excellence in our processes. We are proactive, science-based, and solutions-oriented. Our focus is on scaling and introducing new technologies, using models to predict and proactively manage risk. We are strong communicators and networkers, working together as a team to get our pipeline out to patients sustainably, reliably and safely.

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply today to join our team!

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.