Job Description
BTS Specialist Salamanca
Job description:
The Bioprocess Technology & Solutions Salamanca department needs to fill a Specialist (P2) position who, together with the head of the department, will carry out the projects and activities assigned to meet the company's strategy, as well as all tasks necessary for the proper maintenance and management of the department.
Job responsibilities
The main responsibilities of the position, although not limited to these, are:
· End-to-end management of assigned projects with a high degree of autonomy
· Management of work areas in relation to validations, qualifications, maintenance and/or any aspect related to the proper functioning of the area
· Provide technical assistance to the departments at our Salamanca plant
· Writing and reviewing technical reports
· Writing and reviewing GMP procedures
· Management of change controls and task execution
· Management of events and CAPAs
· Management of the department's assets
· Conducting studies in laboratories, manufacturing areas and/or administrative areas
· Working with the BTS team to identify and eliminate risks to the safety of the department and/or colleagues at the Salamanca Plant
· Supporting specific needs to meet the objectives of the department, the Salamanca Plant and the required global organizations
· Application of MPS tools
· Application of the principles of Inclusion and Diversity in all aspects of the position
Job requirements:
Mandatory requirements
· University degree in life sciences (biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy or equivalent)
· Experience in the pharmaceutical industry or equivalent production environments
· Experience in a laboratory work environment and at industrial scale
· Ability to make decisions, analyze and solve problems autonomously
· Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
· Availability to work afternoon shifts and/or weekends as needed
· User-level proficiency in the Office suite and SAP
· Fluent communication skills, both written and spoken, in Spanish and English
· Availability to travel as required
· Ability to communicate and work in multidisciplinary teams
Additional assets
· Project management
· Experience working in international environments
· Knowledge of MPS tools
· Continuous improvement mindset
· Experience with MS Project project management tools will be valued.
· Experience in production using technology involving embryonated eggs, cell cultures, vaccines, emulsions, diluents or similar will be valued
Additional location(s) Compensation Information:
Required Skills:
Adaptability, cGMP Compliance, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Management, Equipment Set Up, Lean Manufacturing Tools, Process Monitoring, Process Troubleshooting, Regulatory Compliance, Teamwork, Training and Development, Visual Management
Preferred Skills:
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
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Travel Requirements:
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable
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Job Posting End Date:
10/29/2026
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