Associate Director, Process Analytics - FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation

Follow Your Genki to North America's largest, state-of-the-art Life Science Manufacturing Facility & CDMO

The work we do at FDB has never been more important—and we are looking for talented candidates to join us. We are growing our locations, our capabilities, and our teams, and looking for passionate, mission-driven people like you who want to make a real difference in people’s lives. Join FDB and help manufacture the next vaccine, cure, or gene therapy in partnership with some of the most innovative biopharma companies across the globe. We are proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your passion, energy and drive - what we call Genki.

Join us

We are growing our locations and are investing more than $2 billion into establishing a new large-scale manufacturing site for biopharmaceuticals in the United States to accelerate the growth of our Bio CDMO (Contract and Development Manufacturing Organization) business. This will be the largest end-to-end cell culture CDMO provider in North America.

The new site will offer end-to-end solutions to our customers looking to manufacture biopharmaceuticals in the US. In addition to drug substance manufacture, it will also provide automated fill-finish and assembly, packaging, and labeling services. The new state-of-the-art facility is located in Holly Springs, North Carolina, United States.

External US

About This Role

The Associate Director, Process Analytics is the system owner and responsible for setting the direction and execution of Manufacturing Intelligence/Process Analytics solutions across FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies Holly Springs (FDBN) end-to-end manufacturing value chain (Drug Substance, Drug Product, and Finished Goods). This role sets up and maintains informatics systems for process analytics purposes, leads projects to create new process analytics systems, and expands the capabilities and functionalities. This role supports Process Science, and ensures the systems support the business processes in place for the site. Additionally, this role creates multivariate models and provides training in the use of process analytics systems that are currently in place. 

Major Accountabilities

• Builds the Process Analytics team and develops the team to deploy digital solutions for real-time process monitoring and multivariate statistical 
  process control
• Supervises the Analytics team and sets the direction for individual and team goals 
• Leads the architecture, design, and deployment of site's process data platforms to allow machine learning models, data science applications, and other custom applications and dashboards
• Leads the Process Analytics team in developing and maintaining internal data-focused webapps to support different stakeholders
• Seeks to continuously optimize the data management of manufacturing processes while focusing on digital solutions
• Partners with users (internal and clients) to define functional specifications and process requirements from a process data perspective,  specifically process data transmittance (sensor, control, and operation data)
• Partners with users (internal and clients) for data used to support continuous manufacturing and validation, continuous improvement and regulatory commitments
• Leads innovations and systems improvement initiatives in the Process Analytics space (e.g., new in-line and on-line Process Analytical Technologies (PAT) solutions for biopharmaceutical processes with a strong focus on production process monitoring and control)
• Trains relevant stakeholders on PAT tools and respective analytical approaches (e.g., multivariate models and other statistical process methods)
• Establishes systems and procedures to enable proactive process monitoring, analysis, and reporting of manufacturing process data
• Provides team support for investigations, root cause analysis, and optimization with data support and analysis
• Functions as senior technical data leader and contact for process data, statistics, modeling, and PAT activities (e.g., automation interface between PAT analyzers and sensors and data systems)
• Leads team in curating critical knowledge and developing best practices in Process Analytics space
• Serves as a key stakeholder in business development and defining the future large-scale operations model, including site's digital roadmap of GxP process data
• Designs and leads the development of applications and methods with model for process characterization and scale-up/out (e.g., transition 
  analysis to monitor column integrity, e-chromatogram review)
• Coaches and mentors’ direct reports and team members to foster professional development and growth
• Enforces and ensures team adheres to company policies and procedures
• Participates in the recruitment process to attract talent
• Collaborates with Human Resources (HR) and Talent Acquisition and provides input to develop retention strategies
• Addresses employee concerns and partners with HR for resolution, as needed
• Evaluates team performance and address gaps appropriately 
• Other duties, as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of US and international regulatory standards and ICH guidelines especially with regards to data integrity
• Knowledge of PAT methodologies, implementation, and data science
• Knowledge of SIMCA-Online, TIBCO Statistical, Visual Basic and Git version control
• Strong attention to detail, highly organized, and solution-oriented mindset
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, highly interactive environment
• Ability to adapt communication style to differing audiences and advise others on difficult matters
• Effective communication, both written and oral
• Ability to effectively present information to others
• Ability to provide feedback to others, including leaders
• Advanced problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to hire and develop top technical talent to build and lead a high performing team, projects, programs while directing 
  allocation of resources
• Must be willing to travel domestic and international, 10-20%

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Scientific or Mathematics field with 15 years of relevant experience (e.g., Statistical Control of Manufacturing Processes or Development of Data Collection/Management Systems); or 
• Master’s degree with 12 years of relevant experience
• 3-5 years of previous management or supervisory experience
• Prior experience with data mining, management and visualization, statistical process control, and manufacturing processes
• Experience with different machine learning algorithms and command of data science ecosystem

Preferred Requirements

• Experience working in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) environment
• Experience using IT systems to support data acquisition, management, and evaluation
• Prior experience collaborating and interacting with a global team
• Experience with multivariate data analysis

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Will work in environment which may necessitate respiratory protection. X No Yes
May work in Mechanical/Production spaces that may require hearing protection and enrollment in a hearing conservation program. X No Yes
Will work in environment operating a motor vehicle or Powered Industrial Truck. X No Yes
Ability to discern audible cues. X No Yes
Ability to inspect or perform a task with 20/20 corrected vision, visual acuity, including distinguishing color. X No Yes
Ability to ascend or descend ladders, scaffolding, ramps, etc. X No Yes
Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time. X No Yes frequency/minutes (If yes, may specify frequency/duration: up to 15, 30, 120, 240 minutes)
Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time. X No Yes frequency/minutes (If yes, may specify frequency/duration: up to 15, 30, 120, 240 minutes)
Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include writs, hands and/or fingers. X No Yes
Ability to operate machinery and/or power tools. X No Yes
Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to X pounds. X No Yes If yes, 10 lbs. 33 lbs.
Ability to bend, push or pull, reach to retrieve materials from 18” to 60” in height, and use twisting motions. X No Yes
Will work in warm/cold environments. X No Yes Range (If yes, specify approximate temperature ranges.)
Will work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind. X No Yes
Will work in small and/or enclosed spaces. X No Yes
Will work in heights greater than 4 feet. X No Yes

FDBN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify or any other protected class. If an accommodation to the application process is needed, please email 

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