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The San Diego Campus is the center of our Diagnostics Solutions Division.  With the focus on Molecular Diagnostics, most products produced are utilized onboard innovative and fully automated sample-to-result instrument systems.  The consumables required for patient testing are integral to our business.  The business growth projections and new product development projects provide unique opportunities to enable our Purpose, Passion, and Promise to empower global health advancements.

The Senior Manager, Sustaining Process Engineering drives and develops a team of technical Engineers and Scientists, performing a variety of activities in support of manufacturing operations including process development, manufacturability engineering, and process improvement. Working cross-functionally, this team in Process Engineering, Sustaining, will assist the Operations organization to achieve product availability, business continuity and VIP goals.

Reporting to our Director of Process Development Engineering, this is a working manager role with responsibilities for both engineering activities and management oversight specifically for our sustaining engineering processes. 

This is a fully onsite position in San Diego, CA.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Lead a team of process engineers and scientists to sustain and improve the core business, focused on creation, validation, and maintenance / troubleshooting of manufacturing processes used in Hologic’s Molecular Diagnostic and Lateral Flow commercialized products.  Sustain the core business by : Taking the lead on investigating non-conforming events (NCE) and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPAs) Dispositioning product based on a thorough investigation, using robust data analysis and maintaining utmost product quality Improve the core business by implementing technical and business processes by : Assessing manufacturing operations and implementing process improvements including but not limited to scale-ups / scale-downs / raw material changes / automation / VIPs Defining process validation / raw material qualification strategies Leading discussions to assess right sizing the manufacturing operations by proactively walking the floor, conducting technical / business reviews and ensuring accurate BOMs / Routings Lead a team of process engineers and scientists by : Demonstrating and promoting a culture of cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement  Developing the team by defining goals, empowering the team, and promoting a growth mindset

Required Education:           

 BS, MS, or PhD in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, or related field

Required Experience: 

 8-10+ years’ experience in an IVD or pharmaceutical GMP manufacturing environment  5+ years’ experience in leading and developing technical teams

Required Skills/Knowledge:

Extensive experience with : All aspects of NAAT manufacturing such as oligonucleotide synthesis, bulking / filling / lyophilization, packaging and shipping with manual / semi-automated and automated process, as applicable Leading process validation and root cause investigation efforts Improving and implementing existing QMS processes & procedures Familiarity with Lateral Flow assays is highly desirable

The annualized base salary range for this role is $146,900 to $244,800 and is bonus eligible. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs, and market demand.

Why Hologic?

We are committed to making Hologic the company where top talent comes to grow. For you to succeed, we want to enable you with the tools and knowledge required and so we provide comprehensive training when you join as well as continued development and training throughout your career.

We offer a competitive salary and annual bonus scheme, and one of our Talent Partners would be happy to discuss this in more detail with you.

If you have the right skills and experience, apply today!

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