Galderma is the emerging pure-play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that span the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our foundation in 1981, we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human body's largest organ - the skin - meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals. Because we understand that the skin, we are in shapes our lives, we are advancing dermatology for every skin story.
We look for people who focus on getting results, embrace learning and bring a positive energy. They must combine initiative with a sense of teamwork and collaboration. Above all, they must be passionate about doing something meaningful for consumers, patients, and the healthcare professionals we serve every day. We aim to empower each employee and promote their personal growth while ensuring business needs are met now and into the future. Across our company, we embrace diversity and respect the dignity, privacy, and personal rights of every employee.
At Galderma, we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our bold ambition to become the leading dermatology company in the world. With us, you have the ultimate opportunity to gain new and challenging work experiences and create an unparalleled, direct impact.
'The Technical Manager - Semi-Solid Products & Processes / ESO MS&T acts as key interface between Galderma and the external suppliers to resolve technical challenges, oversee validation/verification activities and evaluate/implement technical modifications/improvements. The position holder is the major contributor to all manufacturing related questions and topics. As Technical manager Semi-Solid Products & Processes / ESO MS&T acts , your key Responsibilities are:
Technical interface with external suppliers & internal stakeholders:
- Follow up capability & robustness for assigned CMOs, acting as the subject matter expert and focal point for manufacturing capability, capacity issues & performance. Ensures seamless flow of knowledge and information across functions, and with other Sites when applicable, for assigned product(s).
- Participate in routine meetings and lead problem solving activities using a range of lean sigma tools
- Drive trouble-shooting activities, lean initiatives and workshop at suppliers to improve their manufacturing processes/yield when applicable
- Maintain an overview risk management of processes for assigned products
Creation/review/maintenance os specific processes, including SOPs, forms and templates for Semi-solid products:
- Own the standards/tools/procedures for manufacturing of semi-solid products
- Ensure up to date MS&T standards & compliance with regulations
Product Technical Stewardship:
- Act as product expert and be responsible for assigned semi-solid products
- Lead process validation/verification activities at CMO site together with our partners, support root cause investigation of product and process deviations and lead process improvements (either cost/yield and/or product quality) together with key internal and external stakeholders
- Responsible for applicable manufacturing documentation
- Review & approve manufacturing specifications & other technical documents (i.e. BOM, protocols & reports, etc...)
- Support other MS&T departments with competence with regards to the assigned products in order to meet companys overall objectives
- Responsible for Life Cycle Management (LCM) technical activities (process modifications, RM/PM modifications, etc...) of assigned products and the "Robustness overview" tab part of MS&T ESO Activity report
- Lead or be the technical SME for Technical Transfer activities for assigned products
- Responsible for Risk Management or risk assessment for all modifications (process modifications, RM/PM modifications, etc...) linked to assigned products
Interface with Development teams for assigned portfolio :
- Assess manufacturing capability & capacity as part of new supplier selection or existing supplier gap analysis activity
- Ensure technical excellence in operational start-up for new manufacturing equipment and areas (if used by Galderma)
- Assess supplier company and process modifications, ensuring impact on Galderma products is appropriately considered
- Ensure and support handover from R&D team to Ops team (document, development report & scale-up (pilot & commercial scale) reports) is done properly and cover all Operations needs
Manufacturing Excellence for assigned portfolio :
- Work with networks of relevant platform/cluster, driving application of standard work processes and best practices. Oversees processes and standards to maintain and improve existing and to implement new innovative manufacturing technologies
- Support Quality and Regulatory Affairs as product expert in audits, regulatory submissions document reviews, investigations and deviations
- Collaborate closely and effectively with cross-functional departments - R&D, Marketing, Quality, Regulatory, Procurement, and Manufacturing sites