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WuXi Biologics

Manufacturing Supervisor, Drug Substance Upstream Process

5-7 Years
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Job Description

As a Team Supervisor, you will play a key role in shaping and operating a new greenfield biologics manufacturing facility at WuXi Biologics Singapore, supporting stateoftheart CDRMO operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to be involved from facility startup through commercial manufacturing, working with advanced downstream processing technologies in a fastpaced and collaborative environment

Location : Tuas Biomedical Park (Company shuttle bus provided islandwide)

Responsibilities

  • Oversee instrument readiness, cell expansion, cell culture operations, depth filtration, and other process activities in accordance with GMP requirements. Perform aseptic procedures such as vial thawing.
  • Supervise environmental monitoring (EM) during recovery activities as authorized by QC.
  • Ensure proper cleaning of cleanroom areas in line with GMP standards, including periodic cleaning, changeover cleaning, and equipment cleaning.
  • Lead the drafting, revision, and maintenance of SOPs, MBRs, URS, FAT/SAT documentation, and other controlled documents.
  • Oversee and participate in investigations, change control, deviation management, and audit/inspection follow-up actions.
  • Escalate issues related to process performance, personnel, safety, production environment, and equipment maintenance to leadership promptly.
  • Oversee staff training or coordinate required training activities, ensuring timely completion and accurate maintenance of training records.
  • Communicate with Engineering and other relevant departments to coordinate equipment maintenance, calibration, and facility support needs.
  • Support GMP activities within the department, including logbook review, BPR review, cleaning and sterilization of parts and consumables, and other assigned duties.
  • Lead or contribute to drafting and updating SOPs, MBRs, and related documentation.
  • Provide oversight for daily upstream operations.
  • Oversee cell bank management activities.
  • Participate in and support technology transfer projects.
  • Oversee sample handling and sample management tasks.
  • Support team development through staff capability building, succession planning, and fostering a positive team environment.
  • Oversee equipment management and maintenance processes.
  • Manage routine administrative tasks for the team and support departmental administrative needs.
  • Perform any other responsibilities assigned by the direct Supervisor.

Requirement :

  • Diploma / Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, General Engineering, Biochemistry, or Electrical & Instrumentation.
  • 5 years and above of experience in a manufacturing or cleanroom environment, preferably within a GMP-regulated industry with people management or supervisory experience is an advantage.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing and process control systems such as MES and PCS (e.g. DeltaV, Unicorn) is preferred.
  • Strong coordination and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments and with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Good working knowledge of GMP requirements, including 21 CFR Part 11 and EU Annex 11.
  • Positive, team-oriented mindset with strong collaboration skills.
  • Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with demanding timelines.
  • Overseas Training is required

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