Manager – Microbiology

Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world—from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better.

Our comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products is fully integrated and built to serve our customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs throughout their lives. Our iconic brand is built on the deep trust and loyalty of our customers established over our 170-year history. We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing and commercial footprint of approximately 13,000 employees and a presence in approximately 100 countries, extending our reach to billions of potential customers across the globe. We have long been associated with many of the most significant advances in eye health, and we believe we are well positioned to continue leading the advancement of eye health in the future.

Objectives/Purpose of Job:

Manage the Microbiology Department in agreement with all regulatory requirements. Drive Quality improvements of products and processes through active participation in inter­ departmental areas.

Key Activities/Responsibilities:

⦁    Key role in transfer of Microbiological methods and specifications for new products and processes.
⦁    Manage the microbiological testing and disposition of finished product, stability, validation and raw material samples.
⦁    Provide aseptic manufacturing and Microbiological testing expertise, including oversight and guidance for site engineering, R&D and contract manufacturing projects.
⦁    Responsible for the GMP compliance of all functions and processes of the areas in charge and responsible for continuous improvement.
⦁    Implement quality systems to reduce product testing time and increase timely response to customer requirements.
⦁    Responsible for human and financial resources within the departments, including periodic evaluations against plans and standards.
⦁    Manage the Environmental Monitoring program fully supporting manufacturing activities and site monitoring.
⦁    Lead the facility Environmental Review Board and represent Tampa in global forums.
⦁    Representative for the Microbiology testing function at customer and regulatory audits.
⦁    Review of laboratory investigations and performance of Non-Conformance Investigations. Representative for the MRB.
⦁    Responsible for the compliance of supervised employees to training policies.
⦁    Assume responsibility for the GMP and Environmental Human and Safety procedure awareness, and compliance within the respective area as well as for management of the Microbiology.

Qualifications/Training:

⦁    A minimum of Bachelor's degree in life sciences.
⦁    Former Pharmaceutical manufacturing is required.
⦁    Training in Aseptic processing, scheduling, budgeting and investigational skills a must.
⦁    Must have excellent oral and written communication skills; Strong leadership skills, time management, planning and organization capabilities.
⦁    Proficiency in operating a personal computer and various office equipment is required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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