Technical Transfer Specialist

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As a Technical Transfer Specialist with minimum 1 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, you will support the introduction of new assays, reagents, and bulk materials into Roche's manufacturing processes for tissue diagnostics. In this position, you will assist in collaboration with Operations, Development, Regulatory, and Project teams to address key operational considerations such as manufacturability, quality, cost, and schedule. Furthermore, you will facilitate the seamless integration of new diagnostic products, ensuring adherence to Roche's high-quality standards while managing costs and maintaining schedules. Your work will involve leveraging program management skills, technical knowledge, lean manufacturing principles, and end-to-end process understanding to foster efficient, robust, and scalable manufacturing practices. Through systematic analysis, applying scientific methodologies, and implementing data-driven solutions, you will support the optimization of processes and help maintain stringent quality standards in line with regulatory requirements. Additionally, you will assist in identifying and mitigating project risks, ensuring timely delivery of new products and managing product transfers between sites or suppliers in the US. Your contributions will help bridge gaps between departments, support collaborative operational success, and ensure alignment with Roche's tissue diagnostics standards. 

You will support the preparation of documentation and data for internal and external audits, helping to ensure foundational understanding and continuous adherence to established industry regulations and best practices. You will participate in training and knowledge-sharing, actively learning from senior team members to develop technical excellence within the design transfer team. 

This position will also support, as needed, the transfer of products from site to site or site to supplier within the US. 

This role offers a unique opportunity to learn and grow in a supportive environment, while making impactful contributions to the quality and safety of our products. We seek a proactive individual with a

good foundational technical background and a commitment to excellence in the new product and design transfer process. Roche supports continuous learning and professional development, providing opportunities to advance your career in an innovative and supportive environment.

The opportunity:

• Assist in the execution of product design transfer tasks from late-stage development to launch, gaining exposure to evolving technical, regulatory, and business requirements.

• Support the planning and coordination of new product or process transfers from R&D to manufacturing (local or to external sites), contributing to the timely completion of defined project milestones. 

• Collaborates cross-functionally with Operations stakeholders to achieve transfer milestones, to ensure seamless and efficient transfers. 

• Assist the project team in understanding, documenting and integrating end to end manufacturing best practices, scalability considerations, and comprehensive manufacturing requirements into transfer projects to ensure alignment with the core project team.

• Utilize established project management tools and methodologies to execute specific project tasks, ensuring the timely completion of transfer activities. Additionally, contribute to the evaluation and recommendation of new tools, technologies, and best practices to improve these activities. 

• Contribute to the product transfer team by offering guidance and direction to project teams, with oversight from senior members; and assists with fundamental troubleshooting and necessary data collection activities throughout the transfer process. 

• Execute transfer processes according to standard work, actively participate in workflow optimization efforts, and apply learned knowledge of site manufacturing processes to improve transfer processes and deliver cost-effective, high-quality, and timely outcomes. 

• Support process validation readiness activities by gathering necessary documentation and data, collaborating with Validation Engineers and other stakeholders to ensure transfer requirements are met on time and in full, both before, during, and after execution. 

• Cultivate and foster working relationships with internal stakeholders, including Lifecycle, Regulatory, and Quality partners, by actively promoting cooperation and effective communication. 

• Demonstrate the ability to work on assigned tasks independently, utilizing acquired knowledge and experience to execute tasks and seek guidance from management or senior team members for complex decisions. 

• Actively participate in mentorship and coaching opportunities provided by senior Technical Transfer Specialists, focusing on professional growth, continuous learning, and technical skill development. 

Who you are:

• Bachelor's Degree in Life Science or Engineering/Engineering Technology discipline or a related field (Master's degree preferred)

• Minimum 1 years of directly relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or related industry.

• Experience operating in a GMP/regulated environment is required 

• Basic knowledge of Lean principles is required. Familiarity with Six Sigma methodologies is preferred

• Demonstrated experience in product transfer within the medical devices, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology industry is preferred. 

Knowledge Skills and Abilities 

• Foundational knowledge in applying scientific methods and principles to process transfer tasks, focusing on learning how to document and incorporate basic design and manufacturing elements while supporting a design for manufacturability approach. 

• Basic understanding of the end to end production process of assays & reagents including the formulation, filling and packaging process 

• Advanced technical writing skills to produce reports and documents 

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across multiple functions in a matrix organization to achieve mutual goals. 

• Strong organizational skills are required, with the ability to prioritize and manage individual assigned tasks effectively to meet project deadlines. Must be capable of tracking progress and communicating status clearly within a team environment. 

• Strong teamwork ethic and a proactive willingness to share knowledge and positively influence the immediate peers. 

• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to manage multiple low-complexity assignments and effectively utilize supervision and technical direction. 

• Effective communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to clearly and accurately convey technical information to the immediate team and stakeholders.

• This position may require the individual to wear and work in personal protective equipment.

• May work extended hours, weekends and/or holidays

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

Pay transparency

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Tucson is 60,600.00 - 112,500.00 USD Annual.  Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.  A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.  This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

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