# Site MSAT(Manufacturing Science and Technology) Lead Imaichi

**Company**: Glaxo-SmithKline K.K.
**Location**: Imaichi
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Manufacturing
**Industry**: Healthcare

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## Description

Provide leadership, technical expertise and support for new product introductions at the Imaichi site in Japan.

**Job Purpose** Lead the Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) team at the Imaichi site, ensuring timely and efficient product transfers from sister sites, 3rd party contract manufacturers, or developed branded generics.

**Key Responsibilities**

### Strategic Planning

- Develop and implement core technical business processes for the site, including Product Lifecycle Management, New Product Introduction, and Technical Transfer.

- Contribute to strategic planning and business continuity initiatives to support long-term site development.

- Support technology transfer and automation efforts.

### Operational Business

- Translate product control strategies to shop floor operations, utilizing GPS principles and matrix leadership.

- Ensure product lifecycle management, including NPI processes, technical risk assessments, and problem-solving.

- Deliver key process improvement projects contributing to site KPIs.

### Compliance and Procedural Implementations

- Ensure MSAT-owned processes and ways of working are up-to-date and compliant with regulations.

- Oversee process verification, process transfer, process validation, and troubleshooting.

- Support site quality, EHS, and business plans.

### People Management & Development

- Lead by example and develop team members to maximize potential and meet business goals.

- Empower team members to make informed decisions.

**Requirements**

- 8-12 years of experience in manufacturing processes/pharmaceutical industry, with at least 5 years of managerial experience.

- Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Chemical Engineering.

- Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical operations, EHS, and GMP standards.

- Excellent communication and leadership skills.

**Benefits**

- Competitive salary

- Comprehensive benefits package

- Opportunities for professional growth and development

## Skills

### Required
- Pharmaceutical Operation Knowledge
- Presentation & Communication
- Computer Skills
- Report Writing
- Problem Solving
- EHS and GMP Standards
- Budgeting and Expenditure Processes
- Statistical Data Analysis

### Nice to have
- Postgraduate degree in Scientific, Technical, or Engineering field

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