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Santen

Develops medicines and devices for eye health

Product Technical Specialist

Bioprocess & BiomanufacturingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHikone, Shiga, Japan¥7.4M - ¥10.5M /yrHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of practical experience in formulation development or production engineering, including manufacturing process design or technology transfer.
  • At least 3 years of practical experience with equipment qualification or process validation.
  • Ability to read English technical documents and communicate by email in English.
  • Basic knowledge of GMP, the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act, and related regulations.
  • Ability to objectively assess problems, communicate opinions appropriately, collaborate, and communicate smoothly with related departments.
  • Willingness to take ownership of resolving manufacturing challenges at domestic and international manufacturing sites when necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Learn and apply knowledge of the formulation characteristics, manufacturing methods, and control methods for development products and marketed products.
  • Plan and execute laboratory experiments and production-scale trials to collect and design technology-transfer information for reliable manufacturing methods, and contribute to preparing advanced technology-transfer documentation.
  • Evaluate CMO manufacturing technology and production lines, consider product manufacturing conditions, improve the likelihood of successful technology transfer, and propose production-equipment improvements in collaboration with engineering.
  • Lead technology-transfer activities, both internally and at CMOs, in collaboration with factory departments to meet quality, cost, delivery, and regulatory requirements.
  • Contribute to assessing risks and designing and improving the appropriateness of manufacturing controls, quality controls, and change controls through discussions with factory stakeholders.
  • Support product launch, continued maintenance, and sales in markets worldwide by preparing regulatory application documents and responding to inquiries.

Desired Qualifications

  • Practical experience with sterile formulations or ophthalmic products.
  • Knowledge or experience in Quality by Design.
  • Conversational-level English proficiency.
  • Experience coordinating and promoting team activities.

About the Company

Santen

Develops medicines and devices for eye health

Santen researches, develops, manufactures and markets medicines and medical devices for eye care. Its portfolio includes prescription treatments for glaucoma, dry eye, allergies and other eye conditions, alongside nonprescription products and surgical devices. The company combines laboratory research and clinical development with formulation, quality control and manufacturing to bring products to healthcare markets. It earns revenue from pharmaceutical and device sales, working through regional subsidiaries and commercial partners to supply healthcare professionals, pharmacies and other customers. Founded in 1890, Santen is headquartered in Osaka, Japan, and sells products internationally.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Not listed
Founded
1890

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