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Roche is hiring for a greenfield facility in Shanghai and we are looking for Lab Support Lead, for who is overall responsible for setting up equipment/systems, sample and testing material management and other lab supporting processes.  The position will focus on establishing new processes, providing technical support during the project, operation readiness, leading the implementation of new QC systems, and ensuring they meet the intended standard and regulation requirements. 

This is a key individual contributor.  Strong skill and experience are required to cover two areas: Greenfield project delivery and Routine Operation execution. 

The role plays a critical part in strategic project realization including equipment/system qualification and validation, sample/material management and QC operation readiness and start up.

The role will ensure a close collaboration with the site and project organization to ensure Roche business goals, responsible for the following activities: 1) Equipment/system qualification and validation; 2) Sample and material management; 3) QC operation setup; 4) Analytical Method lifecycle management etc. 

Enable and self-motivate, and demonstrate leadership behavior and mindset.

Engineering Project Support and Operation Readiness: 

Equipment and System Support:

Act as the QC equipment SME to contribute to project design, construction, and qualification. This includes participating in equipment selection, URS (User Requirement Specification) review, and IOPQ (Installation, Operation, and Performance Qualification) to ensure successful project delivery.

Support the establishment and development of the QC operation system in alignment with Roche standards. This involves creating a maintenance management system, and an automation strategy(eg. LIMS, Empower, SAP) and implementation to support robust operational readiness.

Lead the setup of sample and material management processes for QC operations and ensure all necessary processes, documentation (SOPs), and tracking systems are in place for the management of samples and testing materials from day one.

Lead the setup of sample and material management processes for QC operations and ensure all necessary processes, documentation (SOPs), and tracking systems are in place for the management of samples and testing materials from day one.

Support all QC activities during regulatory inspections and audits and participate in the response to regulatory and global quality audits.

As the experienced SME, proactive drive the continuous improvement in Lab support team by leading the taskforce to identify and implement new technologies to improve the compliance and efficiency in routine QC operations.

Routine Operation: 

Safety Management:

Be the QC SHE SPOC and to maintain strict adherence to Roche's SHE (Safety, Health, Environment) standards and all regulatory guidelines.

Actively promote a safety-first culture within the team and report any incidents or deviations promptly.

Equipment and Method Lifecycle Management:

Be responsible for the operation and maintenance of relevant equipment with Roche‘s QMS standards and regulatory guidelines.

Develop and execute preventive and corrective maintenance programs to maximize equipment availability and optimize life-cycle costs.

Ensure all computerized systems are maintained in a validated state throughout their operational life.  

Drive operational excellence through the implementation of digital solutions and continuous improvement initiatives.

Support the integration of new technologies and digital tools to enhance lab efficiency and data management.

Support the lifecycle management of analytical methods, including implementation, transfer, and periodic review, to ensure compliance with cGMP and Roche standards.

Data Integrity Assurance:

Ensure the QC data flow generated by lab equipment and maintenance activities are compliance to DI requirements.

Ensure all data is maintained in accordance with cGMP and company standards for data integrity.

Sample and Material Management:

Ensure the proper receipt, logging, storage, and traceability of all samples according to established SOPs.

Conduct Stability，retention sample management with compliance to cGMP.

QC Compliance Assurance:

Ensure audit readiness by complying with effective standards, regulatory/statutory, and cGMP requirements

Provide technical support on all lab-related topics during internal and external audits.

Qualification and Experience

Education/Qualifications 

 Bachelor’s Degree (Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Analytical Sciences is preferred) and above 

Strong knowledge of QC operation and maintenance with experience in aseptic processes preferred 

Leadership Competencies

Models Integrity

Focus on value and customer

Align for success

Deliver results

Learn for the future

Job Required Competencies

3 or more years of QC experience, MNC Bio-pharma preferred 

Sound knowledge of quality control procedures and legal standards.

Sound knowledge of mathematics, data analysis, and statistical methods.

Experience in strategic project of QC design, commissioning & qualification 

Experience in QC routine operation and QC systems(eg.LIMS, Empower)

Experience in operation and maintenance of QC operational excellence (eg.Lean and 6 Sigma).

Have the potential to think strategically and translate strategies into actionable plans, understands and apply agile ways of working

Fluent communications skills in English and the ability to effectively communicate, collaborate, and foster positive interactions with team members and stakeholders across the network.

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Let’s build a healthier future, together.

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