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This plant meets today’s demand for CVRM (Cardiovascular, Renal, and Metabolism) medicines and is scalable to grow with the portfolio, which focuses on next-generation metabolic medicines specifically targeting the global obesity epidemic and Type 2 diabetes. This is a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with a high-level of accountability, with planned launch in 2028.\nAre you a problem-solver and change-agent who thrives in a Team environment, eager to tackle the most complex manufacturing challenges? If so, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to launch a state-of-the-art facility from the ground-up and shape the culture of our organization for the next generation.\nJoin us in Holly Springs, where you won't just build a plant-you will build the future of medicine.\nThe Opportunity:\nWe are seeking a Visual Inspection (VI) expert with a focus on providing end to end VI program management. As a Process Engineer, you will play a crucial role in developing a compliant end to end VI process from kit building and Knapp to high-speed automated inspection (including automated eject inspection) and all steps in-between. This opportunity is to provide VI program leadership in a highly automated greenfield facility and develop with a cross-functional team the program from the ground up. As a member of this team, you will work closely with Manufacturing, Asset Engineering, Automation, and Quality Assurance, to develop an innovative and highly automated VI process and then maintain and change manage that process into commercial production.\nYou will provide technical expertise and support for visual Inspection operations (syringe and cartridge), including process development, optimization, troubleshooting, and improvement initiatives\nYou will provide technical support and expertise for drug product manual visual inspection, semi-automated Inspection, and automated inspection operations\nYou will act as primary point of contact to the Global MSAT network for VI\nYou will keep up on regulatory and industry trends in VI\nYou will participate in process validation activities\nYou will design reject material classifications, trending, and response\nYou will assist with MSAT Lab in design of particulate management program and defect libraries.\nYou will defend overall VI program in regulatory inspections in Pre-Approval Inspections\nYou will perform data gathering, root cause analysis, and performance trending to develop appropriate process control changes for complex issues\nYou will support deviation investigations and root cause analyses from a product impact and process perspective\nYou will recommend and support implementing corrective and preventive actions as necessary.\nYou will participate in product complaint assessments and or investigations, and other related post-market surveillance activities as needed\nYou will utilize Lean Production System elements and methods to continuously improve tactical business processes and procedures\nYou will participate in technology transfer activities from development to commercial manufacturing, ensuring successful scale-up and process validation\nWho you are:\nYou have a Bachelor's or Masters degree in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related technical field and 8+ years of experience in cGMP operations\nYou have strong knowledge of cGMP regulations and quality systems, with experience working in a regulated environment\nYou have a proven ability to implement process improvements\nYou are recognized as an expert with visual inspection systems, including automated, semi-automated, and manual processes in a cGMP environment\nYou are proficient in data analysis and statistical tools for process monitoring and optimization.\nYou are detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions\nYou have strong written and verbal communication\nYou have an ability to work independently and challenge the status quo, handle multiple projects, prioritize and delegate effectively, adapt to changes quickly, and work collaboratively on cross-functional teams\nYou have a demonstrated project management skills\nPreferred:\nYou have experience with qualification and validation protocols\nYou have familiarity with Lean Six Sigma principles and continuous improvement methodologies\nWork Environment/Safety Considerations:\nThis role requires full onsite work at the project office before transitioning to the site offices.\nAbility to work in an international/global environment. Domestic and international travel required. Travel up to 20% after full relocation.\nMay work in the clean room environment that requires gowning in the form of hospital scrubs, bunny suits, gloves, and steel toe boots. \nThe expected salary range for this position based on the primary location for this position of Holly Springs, NC $114,400 - $212,400 Actual pay will be determined based on experience, level, 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.\nRelocation benefits are provided.\nLink to Benefits\nGenentech is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. 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