Senior Engineer II, Material Science, MSAT at Ultragenyx in Bedford, MA

Why Join Us? Be a hero for our rare disease patients At Ultragenyx, we fundamentally believe that taking real impactful action to care for the needs of patients and our people is always the right thing to do. To achieve this goal, our vision is to lead the future of rare disease medicine. For us, this means going where other biopharma companies won’t go – challenging the status quo and creating a new model that advances our field so more patients and caregivers can benefit from life-changing treatments. We do this by following the science, applying a novel rapid development approach, making innovative medicines at fair and reasonable prices, and creating a collaborative ecosystem to reach patients in ways that are most meaningful for them. Our commitment and care for patients extends to our people, so culture is an essential cornerstone for Ultragenyx. We remain continuously focused on creating a supportive and inclusive environment of profound learning and growth – so employees can thrive in all areas of their lives, in and outside of work. Ultimately, we want to be an organization where we would be proud for our family, friends and children to work. If you want to have a meaningful impact, do the best work of your career, and grow a lot, both professionally and personally, come join our team.

Position Summary:

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The Senior Engineer II in Material Science, within Manufacturing Sciences and Technology (MSAT), is responsible for supporting MSAT material science activities for tech transfer, process validation, and routine GMP manufacturing. He/She serves as the subject matter expert for single-use technologies (SUT) and raw materials (RM) with in-depth knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory guidelines.

The candidate will support resolving complex problems and drive SUT and RM process standardization, strategy sourcing, and control strategy in collaboration with cross-functional teams to bring the best practices in SUT and RM to enhance the reliability and consistency of viral vector production for internal and external contract manufacturing facilities.

Work Model:

Core Lab & Ops: This role is in the Gene Therapy Manufacturing Facility typically requires that the majority of the work be conducted on-site.

Responsibilities

Lead external lab studies for extractable and leachable along with the risk assessments
Lead the Assessment of new materials, and implement best practices in SUT and RM across multiple programs, including a phase-appropriate program and control strategy based on scientific and risk principles
Compile vendor source documents and author technical and risk assessment documents to support SUT and RM onboarding, including authoring functional risk assessments and component design reviews for SUT, and technical assessments for alternative new and alternative chemical assessments
Support identification and control of material attributes for GMP operation of drug substances, drug products and ancillary devices.
Support supplier notification/deviation/investigation and change controls as a material SME in a fast-paced GMP facility
Support QC raw material risk assessment and help to identify material to be used for testing as needed
Be familiar with container closure integrity (CCIT) and support CCIT testing for drug substance and drug product
Partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to address material improvements and alternate sourcing opportunities
Author technical documents and regulatory submissions

Requirements

S/M.S in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or Polymer Science. B.S with 5 - 7+ or MS with 4 - 6+ yrs of relevant experience working in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge in extractable and leachable, single-use and raw material risk assessment
≥ 3 years direct experience in SUT, filters, chromatography resins, excipients, and primary packaging and/or secondary packaging. Including prior experience working on consumable and single-use assessments
Solid understanding of cGMP compliance and regulatory agency requirements for raw materials and SUT.
Solid knowledge of chemical raw material standards (USP, compendia, BPOG, etc.)
Strong understanding of polymers and chemicals, their function in bioprocesses, and their impact on cells and viral vectors.
Demonstrated problem-solving ability in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication and technical writing skills
Strong collaboration and team-building, communication, and organizational skills required
Experience working with and managing third-party contractors and vendors is a plus
Experience owning, managing, and executing records using a quality management system (Veeva) is a plus
Travel Requirements 10% estimate #LI-CS1 #LI-Onsite

The typical annual salary range for this full-time position is listed below. This range reflects the characteristics of the job, such as required skills and qualifications and is based on the office location noted in this job posting. The range may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location.

This position is eligible for annual bonus and equity incentives. Actual individual pay is determined by demonstrated experience and internal equity alignment.

Pay Range$152,100—$187,800 USD Full Time employees across the globe enjoy a range of benefits, including, but not limited to: · Generous vacation time and public holidays observed by the company · Volunteer days · Long term incentive and Employee stock purchase plans or equivalent offerings · Employee wellbeing benefits · Fitness reimbursement · Tuition sponsoring · Professional development plans * Benefits vary by region and country

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