We are looking for an API Technical Manager to join our Technical Operations Team in Manorhamilton Road, Sligo. The successful candidate will be responsible for team leadership to the combined process engineering and process chemistry group responsible for API (large scale and small scale pilot plant). You will provide technical (chemistry and chemical engineering) support and program management to commercial API manufacturing operations and NPIs throughout the site.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for 4-6 commercial and NPI products that involve small scale manufacture in pilot plant to large commercial scale.
• Provide chemistry support for highly complex process chemistry including support commercial manufacturing and all manufacturing issues.
• Program and / or Technical Leadership / oversight of all new process and validation activities from project start-up through process qualification.
• Identification and project management of continuous improvement projects. Lead and coach technical support engineers / chemists and work with other departments to deliver these continuous improvement projects.
• Monitor processes and identify improvement opportunities to improve yield, cycle times or reduce standard product costs by the successful identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Preparation of process fits, feasibility studies and operating budgets for future product introductions to AbbVie.
• Plan and lead technical transfers for future product introductions to AbbVie.
• Departmental budgeting as delegated by the manufacturing manager.
• Project Management of medium scale capital projects.
• Communication and participation in the implementation of site strategy and identification of strategic activities with cross function stakeholders (internal and external) in order to influence the development and transfer of products.
• Responsible for demonstrating, building and promoting AbbVie culture within the team and across the wider department.
• Adhere to and supports all EHS & E standards, procedures and policies.