Downstream Shift Manager

Job Description

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Downstream Shift Manager at our new state of the art single use Multiproduct Biotech facility. The successful candidate will lead the team to deliver batch operations successfully, identify and resolve issues in order to allow the site to deliver for our patients in a culture that supports Quality, EHS, Learning and Continuous improvement. Reporting to the Associate Director of Manufacturing, this role is a central people lead role on the manufacturing team.

Bring energy, knowledge, innovation to carry out the following:

• Mentor a team of biotech associates in the production of biologic drug substance who are responsible for the day-to-day shift operations at the site.
• Acting a technical point of contact for others on the shift team, acting as a key liaison for the site shift lead for ongoing operations in a process area.
• Focusing on delivery to the patient through living the Dunboyne culture including a commitment to safety, focusing on right first time in everything we do and concentrating on the engagement and development of self and peers.
• Trouble shooting and problem solving in conjunction with the ability to lead the self-directed work teams.
• Act as a coach or mentor to the biotech associates on specific unit operations as needed to support the value stream.
• Guide approved projects and continuous improvement initiatives that are in alignment with the site strategies.
• People lead responsibilities for their direct reports.

What skills you will need:

In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have:

• A science qualification in a technical, engineering or science-based discipline or equivalent, a masters is desirable and 8 years technical experience.
• Proven leader capability in developing people and teams with a demonstrated ability in mentoring others to achieve outstanding results.
• Proven ability around working cross functionally, focusing on meeting and tracking to schedules and embracing an interdependent work culture.
• Thorough knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and general technical and biologic operations understanding needed.
• Ability to think logically and be proactive under pressure.

We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world's most challenging healthcare needs.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. Please don't hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor assigned to this role should you need any support during our recruitment process.

So, if you are ready to:

Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, please apply today.

Required Skills:

Biologics, Collaboration, Continuous Improvement, Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), Downstream Processing, Leadership, Mentorship, Project Management, Schedule Management, Troubleshooting

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

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Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

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Job Posting End Date:

06/11/2026

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