Senior Manager, Manufacturing Sciences – Technology

Asahi Kasei

Senior Manager leading manufacturing sciences strategy for commercial small molecule product in Cary, NC. Overseeing process validation and driving continuous improvement initiatives in high-volume manufacturing.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeCary • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $160,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in manufacturing science strategies, process validation, and continuous improvement initiatives within a high-volume commercial pharmaceutical environment. Proven ability to lead technical investigations, manage compliance, and mentor junior staff in a global manufacturing context.

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Manufacturing Science StrategiesProcess ValidationContinuous Improvement InitiativesRegulatory SubmissionsTechnology Transfer

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Hard Skills

Process ValidationCPVLifecycle ManagementManufacturing InvestigationsChange ControlsDissolution TestingHigh-Volume Commercial ManufacturingFilm-Coated Dosage FormsModified-Release Dosage FormsSupplier Technical Performance Management

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringPharmaceutical SciencesChemistryChemical EngineeringBiologyAdvanced Degree (MS, PhD, or MBA)

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical ManufacturingBiotechnologyRegulatory ComplianceQuality AssuranceQuality Control

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the MS&T Product Lead for the commercial small molecule product throughout its lifecycle
Develop and execute manufacturing science strategies supporting a high-volume commercial program
Provide advanced technical leadership supporting commercial manufacturing campaigns
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on process capability, manufacturing reliability, product quality, and operational efficiency
Lead execution of process validation and PPQ studies for new scales and suites
Own CPV strategy, execution, and data trending across the commercial program
Lead manufacturing investigations, deviations, CAPAs, and change controls
Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Quality Control to ensure compliance and performance
Manage supplier technical performance through governance meetings and business reviews
Author technical content of regulatory submissions supporting global filings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, or related scientific discipline
Advanced degree (MS, PhD, or MBA) strongly preferred
10+ years of progressively responsible pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing experience
Demonstrated experience in technology transfer, process validation, CPV, lifecycle management, manufacturing investigations, and change controls
Experience with film-coated, modified-release solid oral dosage forms and associated dissolution testing strongly preferred
Experience supporting a high-volume commercial manufacturing program, including parallel scale-up or new suite qualification activities
Experience supporting regulatory inspections and global regulatory submissions
Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior technical staff within a global manufacturing organization and contract manufacturing network

Benefits

Comp & perks

health and insurance benefits
training and development opportunities
performance-based bonus eligibility