Senior Expert Science & Technology (m/f/d) - Upstream Cell Culture Process Development & Transfer
Core
Lead late-phase upstream process development, characterization, and scale-up for biotherapeutics, ensuring seamless transfer of robust cell culture processes to manufacturing sites.
Role type
Senior IC bioprocess engineer (upstream process development & transfer)
Builds
Robust, scalable production processes for clinical and commercial supply of biotherapeutics
Domain
Biopharmaceuticals / Upstream Cell Culture
Required skills
Bioprocess engineering principles, Upstream unit operations, Cell culture process development, Statistical methods (DoE, MVDA), Modeling and simulation tools, Technical and regulatory documentation, Cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Mechanistic and data-driven modeling for in-silico process development, PAT technologies implementation
Technologies
Modeling and simulation tools, PAT technologies
Responsibilities
Lead late-phase upstream process development and characterization including scale-up and tech transfer; Drive upstream development for portfolio and innovation projects; Author and review technical, scientific, and regulatory-relevant documents; Mentor and coach junior scientific associates; Contribute to scientific publications and intellectual property generation; Collaborate across functions to translate lab-scale insights into scalable production processes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
