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Asset Recruitment
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Technology Transfer Manager
Our client, a pharmaceutical company based in Dublin is seeking a Tech Transfer Manager.
Reporting directly to the Head of Manufacturing (Small Molecule), this role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact on production by leading and managing technology transfers of APIs and intermediates to the manufacturing site. You will collaborate closely with Global Manufacturing Sciences to ensure smooth transfers and timely product delivery in a highly cooperative environment.
Responsibilities:
• Lead the site cross-functional tech transfer program for small-molecule API and intermediate manufacturing in a matrix organization, including direct line management of key reports.
• Own and drive the end-to-end tech transfer schedule, ensuring alignment across functions and tracking delivery through clear reporting and dashboards.
• Proactively identify risks and obstacles, leading and participating in risk assessments, and implementing mitigation plans to protect timelines.
• Coordinate cross-functional execution and troubleshooting with QC, QA, Global and Site MS&T, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to maintain schedule adherence and resolve issues quickly.
• Manage stakeholder communication and escalation by providing clear progress updates, flagging risks, and escalating critical items to senior leadership and Steering Committees.
• Lead regulatory readiness activities for on-site small-molecule manufacturing, serving as manufacturing and process SME and supporting inspections and audits as needed.
• Ensure GMP, documentation, and change control excellence by managing required tech transfer and manufacturing documentation.
• Maintain a strong safety culture through PHA and HAZOP support and action closure.
Requirements:
• Relevant degree in Engineering, Science, Chemical Engineering, or a comparable discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of pharma manufacturing experience, including hands-on technology transfer.
• Strong expertise in API GMP manufacturing with a solid understanding of shop-floor manufacturing operations.
• Deep knowledge of Quality and Regulatory expectations and how they apply to pharmaceutical manufacturing and tech transfer.
• Experience in team leadership and supervision is preferred. Strong communication skills, a quality-focused mindset, and a safety-first approach are essential.
• Proven project management skills in pharma operations.
• Ability to prioritize and deliver results under pressure across multiple tasks.