MSAT Manager

Date: Apr 20, 2024

Location: San Diego

Company: Wacker BioTech US Inc.

Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.

To strengthen our team in San Diego,

we are looking for you as a(n) MSAT Manager.

The Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) manager will report to the Director of Manufacturing and represent the Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) team. The position acts as the site SME manager for the upstream and downstream processes and is responsible managing a team of MSAT engineers who are designated SMEs for specific unit operations.

The position is responsible being the technical and scientific lead representative for the MSAT team and manages process technology transfers into a GMP production facility. These tech transfer activities may occur with external clients or internally between multiple Wacker manufacturing sites. As a MSAT manager, the position requires to be the process SME and scientific gatekeeper, and is involved in critical and tactical decision during process tech transfers. The position is involved in major life-cycle product introduction activities, change implementations and product impact assessments. In managing these activities, the positions requires to be astute at process efficiency and being cost competitive (while abiding to EH&S and cGMP requirements).

The position will work internally with peers in MSAT as well as cross functionally with Manufacturing (MFG), Process Development (PD), Quality, Project Management (PM) and other organizations across multiple manufacturing sites. Regular client interactions will also occur.

Position Qualifications

B.S. in Chemical Engineering or Scientific Study. PhD (or MSc) a plus
8+ years of proven experience in a relevant scientific discipline.
ISPE member a plus
PDA member a plus
Project Management knowledge a plus
Relevant experience in large pharma and/or small biotech companies
Expertise in multiple disciplines, specifically bioprocessing, analytical chemistry and quality.
Apply scientific and technical knowledge to provide constructive and creative solutions to the current manufacturing platform or during tech transfer of new technology from clients or internal Wacker projects.
Scientific knowledge and effective interpersonal skills to influence and guide internal teams and to build excellent client relationship to meet project deliverables.
Ability to provide tactical solutions to overcome tech transfer and operational obstacles with a proactive and client service skill set.
Managerial Skills
Bioprocessing Knowledge
Technical Writing
Effective Communication
Regulatory Knowledge- clinical and commercial phase
Engineering Knowledge

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in San Diego is $118,000.00 - 140,000.00 The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc . Wacker is a multi state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

What do we offer?

WACKER is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability. We are innovators, researchers, and pioneers and we believe that our individual differences are our collective strength. We foster an inclusive environment that promotes individuality, celebrates diversity, and builds cohesive teams. Together, we create exceptional value for our employees, our customers, and our communities by creating a culture of inclusion and equity that enables, empowers, and values our diverse contributions.

WACKER strives to reward its employees in a fair and equitable manner. Our Total Rewards Package considers employee wellbeing and is comprised of compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development.

Compensation and Incentive plans
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1
Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays
Paid parental leave
Wellbeing fund
Flexible hybrid work arrangements
401(k) with company match
Education Assistance Program
Career development and advancement opportunities
Support for Community Involvement

We are looking forward to your online application at www.wacker.com.
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The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for any type of US permanent residency (e.g., for a green card).

WACKER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.