Manager MS&T Device Injectables

Galderma is the emerging pure-play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that span the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our foundation in 1981, we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human body's largest organ - the skin - meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals. Because we understand that the skin, we are in shapes our lives, we are advancing dermatology for every skin story.

We look for people who focus on getting results, embrace learning and bring a positive energy. They must combine initiative with a sense of teamwork and collaboration. Above all, they must be passionate about doing something meaningful for consumers, patients, and the healthcare professionals we serve every day. We aim to empower each employee and promote their personal growth while ensuring business needs are met now and into the future. Across our company, we embrace diversity and respect the dignity, privacy, and personal rights of every employee.

At Galderma, we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our bold ambition to become the leading dermatology company in the world. With us, you have the ultimate opportunity to gain new and challenging work experiences and create an unparalleled, direct impact.

Job Title: Manager MS&T Device Injectables

Location: Uppsala, Sweden (on site)

Job description :

• In this role, you will manage a team of Device Injectables manufacturing scientists responsible for new product implementation (NPI) into a manufacturing facility and for support of assembly and packaging processes during commercial manufacturing.  You and your team will demonstrate a strong process ownership by turning technologies into manufacturing capabilities by applied science and technical investigations, ensuring continuous process improvements through consistent methodology.

Key responsibilities:

You and your team are responsible for:

• Implementing plans and programs and support policies and practices related to the end-to-end manufacturing processes of NPI projects at all stages, from prototyping to final stage

• Enabling smooth transition of products from R&D into full production readiness, with team members representing MS&T in Technology Transfer projects and taking full process ownership

• Ensuring suggested design made by engineering optimizes the production process in terms of process efficiency, cycle time, reliability, and serviceability

• Process material for commercial production

• Identifying and implementing bulk and filling manufacturing processes for existing device injectable products

• Process validation (PV), process trending programs, and continuous process verification (CPV) where applicable

• Supplying technical manufacturing process expertise for appointed areas supporting daily operations, projects, regulatory applications, and audit presentations  

• Owning change controls within appointed area

• Assessment and implementation of regulatory requirements according to List of Regulatory Requirements (LoRR)

• Ownership for process material specifications for commercial production and product specifications

• Ownership for E2E manufacturing processes including process risk assessments and post validation process descriptions

• Ownership for medical device design control documentation following product design transfer 

As Manager MS&T Device Injectables, you will have extensive contact with other departments and external parties, and are expected foster cooperation and partnership to provide integrated solutions to problems. You will guide key stakeholders on processes, systems and tools, and are to develop strong, trusting cross-functional relationships with senior business leaders 
 

Skills & Qualifications

• BSc or MSc degree in a relevant scientific or engineering field, such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or solid experience of working in a regulated industrial environment

• Minimum of 8 years of experience with injectables in a biopharmaceutical and/or medical device environment

• Previous team management experience

• Fluent in English and Swedish

What we offer in return

You will be working for an organisation that embraces diversity & inclusion and believe we will deliver better outcomes by reflecting the perspectives of our diverse customer base.

As Galderma’s Global Center of Excellence for Aesthetics we have in Uppsala a unique edge as we have on our site the whole product chain from research and development to production and marketing. Here our nearly 600 employees work on our world leading brands such as Restylane, Azzalure and Sculptra.

We are offering you the opportunity to work in an exciting, international environment where both professional and personal development is encouraged. We are based in modern offices and located just by the river (Fyrisån) in Uppsala only a 10-minute bike ride from Uppsala Central Station.

Next steps

We welcome your application via our company website CAREERS | Galderma. Apply as soon as the selection process is ongoing.

• If your profile is a match, we will invite you for a first virtual conversation with the recruiter.

• The next step is an interview with the hiring manager 

• The final step is a panel conversation with the extended team

Our people make a difference

At Galderma, you’ll work with people who are like you. And people that are different. We value what every member of our team brings. Professionalism, collaboration, and a friendly, supportive ethos is the perfect environment for people to thrive and excel in what they do.