Technology Transfer Manager

Driven by a commitment to research, quality, and service, PDI provides innovative products, educational resources, training, and support to prevent infection transmission and promote health and wellness. Encompassing three areas, our Healthcare, Sani Professional and Contract manufacturing divisions, we develop, manufacture, and distribute leading edge products for North America and the world. We have several locations across the US and are looking for new Associates to join our team!

POSITION PURPOSE

Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Technology Transfer & Site Engineering Readiness, the Technology Transfer Manager is responsible for the day-to-day execution of Technology Transfer and Process Engineering activities supporting new product commercialization, process scale-up, manufacturing implementation, external manufacturing transfers, and ongoing site operations. The role directly leads the Process Engineer and coordinates cross-functional technical teams to ensure product and process requirements, change controls, technical risks, documentation, and manufacturing handoffs are executed with quality, speed, and accountability. The position also supports assigned engineering-readiness activities for new equipment, capital projects, and site-expansion initiatives, providing a strong technical link between R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and external partners.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

The role requires strong technical execution, cross-functional leadership, people leadership, project management, and the ability to translate development requirements into sustainable manufacturing solutions. Responsibilities include:

Technology Transfer Execution

• Lead day-to-day execution of technology transfer for internal scale-up from R&D through Manufacturing Operations, as well as transfers to or from external third-party manufacturers.
• Develop and maintain technology transfer plans, timelines, risk assessments, action registers, readiness criteria, and transfer reports for assigned programs.
• Drive execution of change controls and associated technical deliverables for new products, process changes, and manufacturing transfers.
• Facilitate effective handoff from development teams to receiving manufacturing organizations, ensuring open technical issues and requirements are identified, assigned, and closed.
• Maintain clear accountability for transfer execution, proactively identify risks or barriers, and escalate significant issues with recommendations and recovery plans.

Process Engineering Leadership

• Directly manage, coach, and develop the Process Engineer and establish clear priorities, deliverables, and accountability for assigned work.
• Prioritize Process Engineering support across technology transfer, existing manufacturing operations, new products, new equipment, troubleshooting, optimization, and site-readiness initiatives.
• Lead or support process design, scale-up, technical evaluations, equipment/process parameter development, root-cause troubleshooting, and implementation of sustainable process improvements.
• Use data and structured problem-solving methods to identify opportunities, define implementation plans, and measure post-implementation performance for bulk-liquid and finished-goods operations.

Cross-Functional & External Partner Integration

• Lead and influence cross-functional technical teams including R&D, Analytical, Packaging Development, Formulation Development, Quality, Manufacturing, Warehouse, Supply Planning, Engineering, and other functions as required.
• Coordinate technical activities with external manufacturing partners, engineering consultants, equipment suppliers, and other external resources within assigned scope.
• Provide accurate technical milestones, risks, dependencies, and status updates to the Sr. Manager and applicable project or program-management resources.

Quality, Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure Technology Transfer and Process Engineering activities are executed in compliance with PDI quality policies, procedures, applicable regulatory requirements, and Good Engineering Practices.
• Ensure required technical documentation, change-control deliverables, transfer reports, and manufacturing handoff documentation are complete, accurate, and maintained appropriately.
• Demonstrate leadership, learning agility, sound judgment, and action orientation; delegate effectively and develop team members to assume increasing responsibility.
• Improve repeatable Technology Transfer and Process Engineering tools, standards, lessons learned, and execution practices that increase speed, quality, and manufacturing readiness.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

• Successful and timely execution of Technology Transfer plans meeting safety, quality, regulatory, commercialization, and business requirements.
• Effective leadership and development of the Process Engineer, including clear prioritization, delegation, and accountability.
• Technical risks, change controls, open actions, and manufacturing-readiness gaps identified early and driven to timely closure.
• Process Engineering improvements delivered with measurable and sustainable results.
• Assigned engineering-readiness and startup/handoff deliverables completed in alignment with project requirements.
• Effective cross-functional execution, documentation quality, and compliance across assigned activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Required: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science
• Preferred: Master's Degree with a technical or business focus

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:

• Strong knowledge of Technology Transfer, process engineering, manufacturing processes, and commercialization in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of R&D-to-Manufacturing transfer, scale-up, change control, manufacturing readiness, and technical documentation.
• Project management skills including planning, scheduling, risk management, prioritization, and cross-functional execution.
• Familiarity with design controls, Good Engineering Practices, FDA and applicable ISO requirements, GMP practices, and relevant environmental requirements.
• Working knowledge of equipment selection, troubleshooting, commissioning, qualification, startup, and operational handoff preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project or equivalent planning tools, Word, Excel, and standard business applications.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• 7-10 years of progressive experience in Technology Transfer, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Project Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment and leading cross-functional technical projects through manufacturing implementation.
• Experience transferring products, processes, or technologies into manufacturing.
• Demonstrated people leadership, coaching, or direct supervision of technical personnel.
• Preferred:
  • Experience supporting new equipment, manufacturing expansion, commissioning, startup, site readiness, or external manufacturing transfers.
  • Experience with nonwoven technologies, liquids, or saturated-wipe manufacturing processes.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Clear and effective verbal and written communication.
• Strong project management, organization, technical problem-solving, troubleshooting, and data-analysis capability.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority.
• Ability to coach, delegate, and develop technical personnel.
• Self-starter who identifies improvement opportunities, develops a path forward, and drives execution to completion.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, risks, and contingencies in a collaborative environment with a working understanding of business and financial concepts.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored visa sponsorship.

SALARY RANGE

• $140,000 - $150,000 annually, plus bonus

PDI is pleased to offer a comprehensive and affordable benefits program to our associates, which includes:

• Medical & prescription drug coverage
• Dental / Vision plan
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability benefits
• Health Advocacy Program / Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Many other voluntary benefit plans and perks such as: Legal assistance, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident coverage, discounted home/auto/rental insurance, employee discounts and pet insurance, tuition assistance, referral bonus program, paid parental leave, a health club rebate program and more.

At PDI, we are also committed to helping our associates maintain a healthy and sustainable work/life balance and are proud to provide: Sick leave, generous vacation and holiday time, paid parental leave.

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