EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS

• Masters of Science (M.Sc.) or Doctorate (Ph.D.). in Chemistry or Engineering, or B.S. and equivalent industry experience
• Proven ability leading cross functional teams providing technical support in the pharmaceutical, nutritional, or food/beverage industry
• Demonstrated knowledge of QBD, DOE, process validation and statistical process control
• Knowledge of cGMPs and experience providing technical support in a cGMP manufacturing environment
• Hands on experience in process engineering, formulation science, process scale-up, and execution of technology transfers

REPORTING AND AUTHORITY

• Reports to SVP of Manufacturing and Technical Services
• Empowered to work directly with site-based resources to resolve issues and make decisions related to technical services
• Budgetary responsibility for the Technical Services team, authorization for capital expenditures up to $10K
• Works directly with above site functions, particularly Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Marketing
• Works directly with vendors to resolve issues

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• On-time new product launches and Technology transfers
• % Yield Increases

CORE JOB DUTIES

• Build and develop a high performing Technical Services team capable of meeting the required business, operations and quality targets
• Lead the development of new products for Cresco and its associated brands
• Optimize and scale up existing products and processes
• Work with manufacturing and product development to solve difficult technical problems and coach manufacturing personnel in solving technical problems
• Design and implement management controls for improving manufacturing processes, and ensure the required resources, procedures, and systems are present
• Ensure that internal development teams provide the necessary process controls to achieve a successful transfer to routine manufacturing, including cleaning methods, in-process testing, CQA, and CPP
• Review and approve study designs, technical reports, and validation and manufacturing procedures
• Organize and provide training for manufacturing and engineering employees on procedures and equipment relevant to manufacturing, GMPs/cGMPs and validation
• Ensure communication and coordination between Tech Services and internal stakeholders
• Serve as a member of the Manufacturing and Tech Services leadership team