Head of Upstream Bioprocessing
Head of Upstream Bioprocessing
Ferring Pharmaceuticals
St-Prex, Switzerland
Your Mission:
As part of the Ferring strategy to strengthen its portfolio of Biologics, develop, implement and lead USP development activities including cell-line development, USP development, USP characterization and validation, technology transfer and USP scale-up.
Responsibilities and duties:
- Design, produce and implement the Quality systems, the procedures and the instructions supporting IND/BLA submissions;
- Lead USP Development in compliance with the Quality requirements (GLP/GMP) related to CMC development activities of biologics;
- Design and implement a lean upstream development strategy delivering high quality, rapid and cost-effective biologics development programs;
- Within a defined budget, select the best equipment and instruments to support laboratory operations. This includes also all the digital supporting tools;
- Implement and sustain lean tools in the lab such as 5s at the bench, visual management systems, Kanban;
- Be accountable for lab area and equipment. Make sure that equipment are maintained and calibrated. Make sure that stock of chemicals/consumables is at right level;
- Coach and guide junior scientists or technicians in the planning and the execution of their work. (Direct management is not foreseen for the first 2 years. Yet, this position can evolve into a managerial position if the function is growing.)
Required Experience & Competences:
- Master’s degree or PhD in bioprocess sciences;
- At least 5 years of experience in USP Development of Biologics;
- Experience with monoclonal antibody and CHO cells;
- Communicate orally and in writing fluently in English;
- Clear understanding of the Quality requirements (GLP/GMP) related to CMC development activities of biologics;
- Be an entrepreneur;
- Be a team player;
- Demonstrated ability to operate in a matrixial environment.
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