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At Curia, we are on a mission to advance our customers’ therapies from curiosity to cure and ultimately to improve patients’ lives.\nWe proudly offer\nGenerous benefit options (eligible first day of employment)\nPaid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment)\nCareer advancement opportunities\nEducation reimbursement\n401K program with matching contributions\nLearning platform\nAnd more!\nAs a member of the NPI Tech Transfer Team, this position is responsible for supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and technology transfer activities within their assigned functional area (e.g., Quality, Technical Operations, Validation, Microbiology, Analytical Sciences, Manufacturing, etc.). This role serves as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the functional area throughout the NPI lifecycle, providing technical leadership, risk assessment, planning, execution support, and operational readiness to ensure successful transfer and efficient commercialization of new products.\nWorking as a core member of the NPI Tech Transfer Team, the SME collaborates closely with Program Management, Operations, Quality, Regulatory, as a member of the customer-facing team working to drive project execution through Tech Transfer stage gates, facilitate knowledge transfer, identify and mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with site procedures, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations. The position is dedicated to NPI activities and serves as the functional customer-facing point of contact for multiple concurrent tech transfer programs.\nThe Manufacturing Specialist responsible for supporting daily manufacturing operations by ensuring production processes, materials, documentation, and personnel are aligned to achieve operational excellence. Serves as a subject matter expert for manufacturing processes, providing guidance during deviation, investigation, CAPA, and documentation review activities while ensuring compliance with GMP and procedural requirements. Collaborates cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, Technical Operations, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing leadership to resolve complex production issues, optimize processes, improve safety, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Supports material procurement, SOP development and revision, training compliance, and manufacturing readiness while identifying and eliminating operational bottlenecks to enhance efficiency, product quality, and production performance.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities:\nAct as the designated functional SME for all assigned NPI and technology transfer projects.\nParticipate in cross-functional Tech Transfer teams from project initiation through commercial launch, collaborating with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Technical Operations, and other functions to support successful execution and implementation of new products and processes.\nLead discipline-specific assessments, gap analyses, risk evaluations, and readiness reviews, including identification and resolution of operational bottlenecks, process gaps, and execution barriers.\nSupport development and execution of project plans, timelines, and deliverables required for Tech Transfer stage gates, including activities necessary to support development, validation, and commercial manufacturing.\nProvide technical expertise during customer meetings, technical discussions, audits, governance reviews, and leadership meetings, and represent the Manufacturing function in cross-functional forums related to assigned areas of responsibility.\nPartner with Program Managers and cross-functional teams to identify project and operational risks, develop mitigation plans, and establish appropriate escalation pathways.\nEnsure functional deliverables, documentation, and approvals are completed in accordance with established procedures, project timelines, GMP requirements, and regulatory standards.\nDrive operational readiness activities necessary to support development, validation, and commercial manufacturing, including maintaining a comprehensive working knowledge of manufacturing processes, production lines, equipment, and operational areas.\nSupport knowledge transfer activities between sending and receiving organizations, ensuring effective and efficient transfer of process, product, analytical, and operational knowledge.\nParticipate in Technical Review Boards (TRBs), stage gate reviews, and leadership governance meetings.\nCollaborate with cross-functional departments to investigate and resolve complex technical and manufacturing challenges, including equipment malfunctions, process deviations, product quality concerns, and other execution barriers.\nContribute to continuous improvement of NPI and Tech Transfer processes, tools, templates, and best practices, including initiatives that improve process flow, workplace safety, product quality, and overall production efficiency.\nProvide direct support to manufacturing operations through routine floor presence, observation of processes, and partnership with technicians and manufacturing leadership to ensure materials, equipment, procedures, and resources are available to support efficient production execution.\nServe as a Manufacturing SME during reviews of deviations, CAPAs, assessments, investigations, and related documentation, providing guidance on manufacturing processes, procedural requirements, and appropriate remediation strategies.\nAuthor, revise, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and other manufacturing documentation as needed.\nSupport the timely initiation, investigation, documentation, and closure of deviations, assessments, investigations, and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs).\nCollaborate with manufacturing leadership to support the procurement and availability of materials, supplies, equipment, and other resources required for production.\nMaintain all required training and qualifications in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.\nRead/interpret SOPs to ensure compliance\nMaintain up to date trainings\nOther duties as assigned\nEducation and Experience:\nRequired Qualification s\nHigh School Diploma or equivalent (GED) \nMinimum of nine (9) years of experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, including experience with Aseptic Processing, Formulation, and/or Fill-Finish Operations.\nPreferred Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Science, or a related field, with at least five (5) years of experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, including experience with Aseptic Processing, Formulation, and/or Fill-Finish Operations.\nDemonstrated leadership experience, preferred. i.e. Team Lead, Senior Technician, Path Guide, or other informal leadership roles.\nWorking knowledge of GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.\nExperience supporting deviation investigations, CAPAs, and process improvement initiatives.\nSupervisory Responsibilities:\nThis role does not have supervisory responsibilities, yet it may involve mentoring, guiding, and advising.\nOther Skills and Abilities:\nAbility to cultivate a culture of continuous improvement and right first-time quality\nFosters a collaborative and positive work environment\nChampions change\nPromotes a safe and healthy work environment by actively identifying and addressing potential hazards, following established safety protocols, participating in safety training programs, and fostering a culture of awareness and responsibility among team members.\nDemonstrates strong attention to detail\nStrong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.\nAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining compliance with quality and safety standards.\nOther Qualifications:\nMust pass a background check\nMust pass a drug screen\nMay be required to pass Occupational Health Screening\nMust be able to obtain and maintain gowning certification\nMust be able to obtain and maintain media qualification\nMust be able to wear a respirator\nEducation, experience, location and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.\nWe do not accept unsolicited assistance from any headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. All resumes or profiles submitted by search firms to any employee at Curia, in any form without a valid, signed search agreement by an authorized signatory in place for the specific position, approved by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Curia. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Curia because of the unsolicited referral.\nAll interested applicants must apply online. Please be aware of scammers. Curia will only send offer letters and requests for sensitive personal information from a curiaglobal.com email address. Curia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 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