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MSAT Process Expert Mammalian Upstream Large-Scale (m/f/d)

Job ID: R75954
Location
Visp
Hours/week
41 hrs/week
Payrate range
Unknown
Key accountabilities and duties
  • Leading cross functional teams as a process expert tasked with technology transfers (process design and up-scaling) and timely process implementation at manufacturing scale. This includes the whole lifecycle of assigned projects from planning over coordination, implementation, control and project completion aligned with project management goals.

  • Act as the interface between the process donor (customer, process development) and operations. Responsible to ensure process scalability and manufacturability.

  • Securing success during technology transfer by applying formal processes and tools to manage the transfer of information, process related risks and change control

  • Responsible for the resolution of process issues that may arise during manufacturing, considering all regulatory requirements

  • Responsible for execution of GMP risk analysis for the manufacturing processes.

  • Working as MSAT process expert in Capital investment projects for building and commissioning of the manufacturing units. Main responsible for delivering all input required for the specific processes (block-flow diagrams, media and buffer lists, critical parameter lists)

  • Responsible for implementing the manufacturing process in the plant.

  • Interacting directly with customers during tech transfer, campaign preparation, execution and closure including daily reporting of batch status and performance.

  • Ensuring timely compilation of process related deviations, change requests and campaign reports

  • Compiling CMC sections in filing documents and technical content of validation reports

  • Contributing to the development and implementation of standardized MSAT procedures and processes.

  • Responsible for continuous improvement of process performance

  • Supervising tasks in the area of local and global MSAT initiatives or leading major task forces or troubleshooting teams.

  • Evaluating and driving innovative trends within the respective area of expertise

  • Acting as a mentor for scientific and production staff in different fields of expertise.

  • Performing process specific trainings for production staff.

Qualifications and skills required
  • Bachelor / Master's degree, PhD preferred

  • Preferred area of study:  Biotechnology, chemical engineering or related disciplines

  • More than 5 years of experience in the area of biopharma manufacturing and / or process development preferable in the area of Mammalian Manufacturing

  • GMP and deep understanding of bioprocess technology

  • Fluency in English. German is a plus.

  • Strong leadership skills

  • Very good communication skills and interaction with all kinds of interfaces within customers and the project organisation

  • Strong team orientation

  • Structured, focused and well-organized working attitude

  • Open-minded for new ideas and suggestions

  • Agile, highly motivated and dynamic drive

  • Solution-oriented

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