RLT Project Manager

Summary

Responsible for developing strategies and implementing engineering activities in line with the business objectives of the Sasayama Operations and Novartis Manufacturing & Supply and RLT projects

About the Role

Major accountabilities:

• Ensure all facilities, utilities and equipment are designed and operated in a safe and effective manner and are compliant with applicable standards
• Lead innovation and reliability for Sasayama RLT operations
• Support / implement Global Engineering initiatives and projects in Sasayama (ALCM, Standards, Best Practice Networks, Automation, Project Roadmap etc.).
• Work closely with RLT Project Director and Campus Engineering Head to control and deliver major projects ensuring project objectives of scope, cost and schedule are maintained.
• Develop facilities and equipment recapitalization plan for Sasayama RLT
• Ensure that all facilities and equipment are designed and implemented fit for purpose operating standards, develop early asset management strategy during the project phase
• Support / Lead cost for unit and operational efficiency initiatives for RLT Sasayama
• Be part of the site RLT Ops leadership team that leads competitiveness journey to achieve long term performance
• Ensure that process and equipment technology used in operations is consistent with product needs and people capability
• Ensure sustainable internal operations through effective asset risk control and timely recapitalization of site assets to match product needs and 'Fit for Purpose'
• Consistently apply a standard asset maintenance strategy across Divisions, to maintain design working conditions, reduce breakdowns and increase equipment life cycle
• Develop / implement necessary organizational structure inline with global blueprints and campus dynamics
• Manage baseload capital projects after site operations
• Develop site qualification / commissioning plans and support site validation master plan

Requirements:

• 7+ years of general engineering experience thereof +5 years' experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment specifically in the manufacturing of aseptic, radiopharmaceutical or customized medicine
• Outstanding Technical knowledge with demonstrated ability to deliver safe and fully compliant technical solutions
• Demonstrated Leadership abilities leading a team aligned around business/technology/project processes
• Well-developed communication skills, able to present com-fortably to Senior Management and to Technical experts
• Demonstrated with knowledge/understanding of key non-technical business processes, Human Relations, Finance
• Advanced HSE and GxP/QA knowledge.
• Business acumen, understanding value chain of manufacturing and applying risk based / fit for purpose solutions.

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Division
Operations

Business Unit
Innovative Medicines

Location
Japan

Site
Sasayama

Company / Legal Entity
JP99 (FCRS = JP005) Ciba-Geigy Ltd.

Functional Area
Technical Operations

Job Type
Full time

Employment Type
Regular

Shift Work
No