Staff Technical Operations Scientist - Kochi

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The Staff Technical Operations Scientist for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is responsible for ensuring the successful establishment of Beckman Coulter products being manufactured in India by an OEM partner. The role will include aspects of Quality Assurance, Design Transfer, Test Method Transfer and the setup and validation of equipment and manufacturing processes.

This position is part of the Made in India transfer team located in India and will be located at the OEM manufacturing site. At Beckman Coulter, our mission is to Relentlessly Reimagine Healthcare, One Diagnosis at a Time.

You will be a part of the technical operations team and report to the Senior Staff Technical Transfer Scientist who is responsible for successful implementation of BC products being manufactured in India.

If you thrive in a multifunctional, fast paced & supporting role and want to work in a Technical Operations Team and be involved in product realization, read on.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

·       Support the technical transfer activity for a multi-phase and multi-year project to transfer programs into a third-party contract manufacturing facility in India.

·       Provide Technical direction and support for third party manufacturing activities including coordination of activities with cross-functional roles from Quality, Regulatory, Development, Project Management, Supply Chain, Procurement and Validation.

·       Be involved in the full project life cycle - successful project completion will include full implementation from initiation to deployment for multiple products, including equipment setup validation, manufacturing process transfer and validation, Test method transfer and validation, and post launch support.

·       Support activities to ensure continuity of supply of product to the market and ensure projects are effectively set up and meet their timelines.

·       Use of DBS tools and techniques to streamline processes eg SW, TPI, VPM, Daily Management, etc.

·       Responsible for driving and implementing the Supply Chain Activities in compliance with the local and global design change process and relevant procedures.

·       Coordinate with relevant groups across the Company to ensure that procedures / specifications, raw materials, resources and facilities are in place support the contractor manufacturing activities.

·       Ensuring that all these activities are performed in a manner that ensures compliance with the relevant policy, procedures, regulatory authorities and GMP.

The essential requirements for the role include:

• Bachelor’s degree with 9+ years experience OR Master’s degree with 7+ years experience.

• Proven problem investigation and problem solving skills are essential. Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize and lead a team to deliver on commitments and meet the needs of the business.

• Prior experience managing strategic Supply chain projects.

• A good working understanding of cGMP and ISO/FDA requirements.

At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics can provide.