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The PET Process Facilitator is a leader for the Process Operation (i.e. Formulation / Packaging). In this capacity the Process Facilitator manages the Operation to produce high quality product in accordance with the PET operating strategy. As a responsible leader for the operation (potentially with other Process Facilitators), this must be done while maintaining effective employee relations and compliance to SHE, cGMP, AstraZeneca standards, other regulatory, and SOX requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Provides direction to PET personnel in the efficient use of equipment and materials to produce quality products in accordance with the PET plan.
• Responsible for all PET activity to include coordination of support staff, scheduling and improvement.
• Promotes the use of safe work practices during all aspects of production and ensures all external and AstraZeneca SHE standards are met on a daily basis.
• Accountable for training PET personnel on equipment, processes and standard operating procedures.
• Ensures that cGMPs are used and followed during production of products so that all FDA and international regulations are met.
• Promotes a positive work environment by effectively administering AstraZeneca Human Resource policies and procedures including Performance Management and by communicating information to employees and responding to their concerns.
• Ensures proper documentation practices are maintained consistently to company standards in manufacturing documents, training documentation, production logs, etc.
• Generates reports for deviations, assists in the investigations, and recommends / implements solutions to resolve deviations. Approves deviation investigations as appropriate.
• Authors, reviews, and approves Standard Operating Procedures and other documents to ensure integration of cGMPs and improve process efficiencies.
• Collaborates with CI Engineers, PET Engineers and Maintenance Facilitators to optimize process performance.
• Participates in the design, selection, installation and qualification of new equipment, facilities and processes.
• Reviews, approves and implements change control as appropriate.
• Provides career development for direct reports.
• Works collaboratively within and across PETs to ensure flow of product, sharing of best practices, and lean behaviors.
• Acts as backup to PET Lead when designated.
• Ability to work any shift and collaborate with other Process Facilitators across shifts.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Pharmacy, related Science or business

Required:

• Minimum of five (5 )years’ experience in a GMP or regulated product environment
• Minimum of one (1) year previous supervisory experience
• Knowledge of FDA cGMP’s
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills 

Preferred:

• Experience working in a Lean Manufacturing environment
• Ability to direct and participate in cross-functional teams
• Knowledge or previous experience in managing technical programs/projects
• Training or experience in formulation, filling, packaging, validation, technology transfer, change control
• Project management skills

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