Specialist, KAIZEN promotor, Hikari Site / スペシャリスト、改善活動推進担当者　光工場

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE This position will provide support to the execution of commissioning and qualification of a new Plasma manufacturing facility. This position is responsible to assess and qualify equipment, critical systems (utilities), facilities, computer systems, cleaning processes, manufacturing processes, as applicable. Primary tasks include development of protocols, coordination of commissioning and qualification activities, qualification execution, preparing final reports and assembly of final commissioning and qualification packages, and generation of project plans. Responsibilities will consist of both initial commissioning and qualification efforts as well as re-commissioning and re-qualification. Additionally, investigations of manufacturing challenges are conducted and process improvements are evaluated and implemented. Final documents are archived and will be included in or support regulatory submissions, and made available as needed during internal and external regulatory/compliance audits. This position will work in close cooperation with the manufacturing business units, Engineering, Regulatory, QC, and Quality Operations on a day-to-day basis. ACCOUNTABILITIES Applies thorough understanding of risk-based CQ, cGXPs, GAMP5 and 21CFR Part 11 (as applicable), relevant SOP curriculums, routine project procedures, project management, and other training as appropriate. Performs a variety of projects/studies in several areas at the same time to support project timelines and budgets while maintaining quality and compliance. Supports projects that require team participation. Must demonstrate competent and effective coordination, and organizational skills. Handles routine tasks with attention to detail, timely and accurately. Participates and interfaces with cross-functional project team members (Engineering, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Supply Chain, and other technical disciplines) representing the respective commissioning and qualification elements, as applicable, to determine commissioning and qualification strategy based on concepts of life cycle: user requirements, functional specifications, design specifications, commissioning and qualification. Emphasis is on ensuring accuracy and integrity on commissioning and qualification documentation that meets regulatory guidelines and industry standards. Writes protocols and reports, executes, interprets, and evaluates commissioning and qualification documents in terms of acceptability to industry standards (GMPs, FDA Guidelines), procedures, and regulatory requirements such as but not limited to (21 CFR Parts 210, 211, 600, ISO 14644, EC-Annex1, etc.). Utilizes Quality-Engineering tools to problem solve/troubleshoot and assist in risk analysis (e.g., FMEA, Design of Experiments, QbD, SPC). Identifies gaps related to commissioning and qualification requirements and global procedures. May assist in closing compliance gaps as they are identified. Performs updates to element commissioning and qualification assessments and commissioning and qualification plans, as required. Participates, as required, in the investigation and closure of non-conformances/events, corrective actions and preventative actions. Supports internal or external assessments or audits, as required. Supports process with timely closure of observations/audit items. Uses commissioning and qualification test equipment in support of commissioning and qualification activities. Performs other duties as directed by supervisor. DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise Must have basic experience in pharmaceutical/biotech commissioning and qualification elements, as applicable, including the writing and executing of protocols and standard operating procedures. Must have basic knowledge of the operating principles in a cGMP regulated environment. Hands-on Manufacturing, Engineering and/or Technical Service experience is a plus. Leadership Must have exceptional organizational skills and ability to analyze and plan and implement resolutions to technical problems, familiarity with auditing techniques, interpreting regulations and quality systems. Leadership and project management skills such as exceptional interpersonal/communication/influencing/negotiation skills/organization/prioritization. Decision-making and Autonomy Must demonstrate effectiveness in task completion, decision-making, empowerment of others, exception management, training, and problem solving Interaction Must be able to work with site and global SMEs from External Partners, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory and EHS in order to design, execute and deliver to department goals and project goals. Innovation Must be able to lead and implement optimization of processes within the department or the site. Complexity Must have advanced experience and proficiency in problem analysis and resolution, a successful track record of analyzing complex technical problems, and demonstrates good troubleshooting and decision-making abilities.

【職務内容】 光工場の新設工事ならびに改良工事における、洗浄バリデーション業務を実行します。 ・医薬品製造設備の洗浄プロセスを評価し、バリデートする責任を負います。 ・主な業務には、プロトコール作成、バリデーション作業の調整、バリデーションの実施、最終報告書の作成、最終バリデーションパッケージの作成、プロジェクト計画の作成が含まれます。 ・イニシャルバリデーションと再バリデーションの両方の責任を有します。さらに、製造上の課題の調査を行い、プロセスの改善を評価し、報告文書を作成します。 ・規制当局への文書提出、またはそれをサポートし、内部および外部の査察の際、必要に応じて利用できるように保管・管理します。 上記の業務を製造部門、エンジニアリング部門、薬事部門、品質管理部門、品質保証部門と日々連携して業務を行います。

職務内容 主力生産工場である光工場にて、低分子医薬品、高活性医薬品の製造に関する下記業務を担当いただき、早期上市、安定供給および生産性向上に貢献いただきます。 ・新製品の工業化に向けた化学合成プロセス検討 ・国内外の製造委託先への技術移管及び技術指導 ・光工場における原薬製造のプロセス改良およびトラブル解決 ・国内外での薬事申請・照会対応、ならびに当局・販社の査察対応 ・原薬製造プロセスへの新規技術の適用

製剤設備の予防保全、設備のメンテナンス計画の立案及び実施 製剤製造設備のトラブル時の修理、工程改善活動 製剤製造設備の老朽化による設備更新業務 クオリフィケーション、バリデーション、キャリブレーションの実施および管理