Supervisor, Extractables & Leachables

West Pharmaceutical Services • Uwchlan Township, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?  

There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.  

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.  Job SummaryThe extractables & leachables supervisor is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Extractables & Leachables analytical testing group.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant scientific field
• Minimum 5 years in a directly related field and a cGMP environment
• A subject matter expert in directly relevant field.
• Knowledge and/or hands on experience with a variety of analytical techniques including LCMS, GCMS, and ICP
• Able to be aware of all relevant standard operating procedures as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
• Support and contribute to Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
• Job-related activities that require a physical activity such as standing in laboratory environment
• Effective dexterity to operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• Employee may be required to lift heavy objects (up to 25 lbs.) without assistance
• Job-related activities that require a mental skill or ability such as communication, quick decision making, interpreting data, reading or writing, public speaking, etc. (e.g., Must be able to express or exchange ideas with employees; Must be able to understand direction and adhere to established procedures)

Nice To Haves

• cGMP
• Extractables & Leachables
• Previous supervisory experience

Responsibilities

• Supervise the day-to-day activities in the Extractables & Leachables group
• Assure that analysts have been adequately trained for their role.
• Assist the Manager in proper management of resources of the group including analyst work assignments.
• Collect and evaluate metrics pertaining to operations.
• Implement continuous improvement/lean activities and events for the group.
• Assure compliance to West’s Services and Solutions quality systems.
• Follow required cGMP regulations and internal QA procedures.
• Supervise and approve laboratory investigations to support internal and external customers.
• Supervise and implement the development and validation of numerous analytical techniques.
• Write, review, and approve documents such as laboratory investigations, work instructions, SOP’s, etc.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Participate in cross functional teams as laboratory operations leads to provide input and consultation for laboratory testing and projects.
• Hire new employees ensuring that their qualification and skills fit with the needs of the individual role.
• Develop competency with multiple complicated techniques, equipment, and/or test methods.
• Independently drive projects from initiation through completion.
• Mentor
• Organize West material or technology focused studies and effectively communicate results.
• Lead communications with internal and external customers.
• Design and implement training strategies.
• Meet individual and departmental goals and metrics.
• Make rational and sound decisions at a program level.
• Adhere to established laboratory safety procedures.
• Possess ability to work independently and as part of a team with self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level