Job Description
Job Title:  SENIOR MANAGER
Posting Start Date:  6/8/26
Job Description: 

Company Overview

Role Purpose

The Team Manager – MFG – DS – Insulin – Downstream is responsible for managing all downstream manufacturing operations involved in the production of insulin drug substance. This includes overseeing purification processes such as centrifugation, chromatography, ultrafiltration/diafiltration (UF/DF), and other downstream unit operations. The role ensures batch execution, process control, and compliance with cGMP standards while leading a team to ensure productivity, process robustness, data integrity, and continuous improvement in downstream operations.

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Job Responsibility and key Decisions

Downstream Manufacturing Oversight

Lead daytoday downstream insulin processing operations including clarification, purification, and concentration steps.

Ensure compliance with batch records, SOPs, process parameters, and GMP requirements.

Batch Execution Process Monitoring

Monitor critical process parameters CPPs and implement inprocess controls IPCs for consistent product quality.

Coordinate realtime troubleshooting and deviation handling during production.

Team Leadership Shift Management

Supervise operators and shift leads, allocate manpower, and ensure shift continuity.

Train team members on downstream processes, aseptic techniques, and GMP documentation practices.

Compliance Documentation

Ensure timely and accurate documentation of BMRs, logbooks, cleaning records, and deviation reports.

Review and approve production records and support regulatory inspections.

Deviation, CAPA Change Control

Lead investigations for deviations related to downstream operations and implement effective CAPAs.

Support implementation of change controls and continuous improvement initiatives.

CrossFunctional Collaboration

Work closely with QA, QC, Engineering, Validation, and upstream manufacturing teams to ensure seamless process flow.

Support technology transfer and scaleup of new or modified processes.

Audit Readiness

Maintain GMP compliance in the downstream area and support internal, customer, and regulatory audits e.g., USFDA, EMA, WHO.Authorization of batch processing steps and adjustments within allowable process limits.

Manpower and shift allocation based on batch requirements and equipment availability.

Escalation of critical deviations, quality issues, or safety concerns.

Approval of deviation reports, logbooks, and inprocess documentation.

Recommendations for equipment improvements and process optimizations.