Company Background
Tessa Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a portfolio of next-generation cell therapies for cancer. It has a pipeline of therapies in clinical development for the treatment of hematological malignancies and solid tumors.
Tessa’s lead autologous therapy is in late-stage clinical development for treatment of lymphomas. It has shown strong clinical responses in patients with relapsed/refractory classical Hodgkin lymphoma, based on which it was granted the RMAT designation by the U.S. FDA and the PRIME designation by EMA.
Tessa is also developing a novel, differentiated, allogeneic “off-the shelf” cell therapy platform to create more efficacious, reliable, and scalable therapies capable of targeting a broad range of cancers. A therapy using this platform is being evaluated in an ongoing clinical trial in United States.
Job Position
Principal/ Lead Engineer, Facilities & Engineering (HVAC & Utilities)
Responsibilities
- Responsible for ensuring Tessa’s current Technical Operations Equipment and Rooms are maintained in good operational state
- Includes equipment and rooms from all Internal Customers
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- Scope of operations include HVAC systems, chilled and hot water system, clean gases, compressed dry air system, and Purified water system
- Prepare/review SOPs and Documentation
- Manage external contractors in the areas of System, Equipment and Rooms for Maintenance
- Ensure maintenance and service contracts are executed as per requirements; establish regular review points with external contractors as required to continually improve processes and performance
- Work cross functionally to ensure Systems, Equipment and Rooms meet Internal Customers’ needs
- Be an advocate of EHSS compliance and initiatives
- Liaison with building owner as and when required
- Where cGMP requirements apply, ensure deliverables meet GDP and internal Quality standards
- Support/ lead facility improvement projects or design projects as required
Requirements
- Diploma with at least 12 years of work experience or Degree in Mechanical Engineering with at least 8 years of work experience
- At least 5 years of work experience in cGMP environment specializing in HVAC/ clean utilities
- Certified SCEM preferred but not a must
- Experienced in handling inspections as a HVAC/ Clean utilities SME (internal and external)
- Strong leader with a can-do mindset, leads by example, able to work both independently as well as within a team
- Good vendor management skills
- Able to work under pressure and perform hands on activity if required
- Solid engineering fundamentals with a flair for innovation/ problem solving
- Able to write, present and speak with clarity
- Good communicator and able to influence without authority
- Knowledge in Bio-Pharma R&D is an added advantage