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Team Manager Pilot Plant & Process Science

BaselFull-time2026-10-19 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead the Pilot & Process Science team to plan, execute, and document pilot-scale biologics drug substance processes, supporting scale-up and technology transfer to commercial manufacturing.

Role type

Senior Team Manager, Pilot Plant & Process Science

Builds

Pilot batches of biologics drug substance for client work packages and internal initiatives

Domain

Biologics manufacturing, bioprocessing

Required skills

Bioprocess engineering, mammalian cell culture, upstream processing (USP), downstream processing (DSP), cGMP principles, technology transfer, team leadership, project coordination, problem-solving, QbD, data-driven optimization

Preferred skills

German language proficiency

Technologies

Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

Guide and develop a team of biotechnicians and process engineers; oversee design, execution, and troubleshooting of pilot-scale processes; plan and coordinate pilot plant activities and resources; support technology transfer to commercial manufacturing; promote technical excellence and process improvement; collaborate with cross-functional teams; ensure quality, safety, and compliance with HSE requirements.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team management