Description
We are seeking a Head of MSAT Process Science to lead the MSAT Process Science laboratories in Marburg. The successful candidate will provide scientific and people leadership, support manufacturing operations, drive proactive process improvements through laboratory studies, and investigate and resolve complex manufacturing challenges.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing long-term strategic direction and technical input to Manufacturing Support Teams, local MSAT communities, and Molecule Steward groups
- Ensuring technical and scientific support for commercial manufacturing technology transfers
- Leading technical and laboratory resources to deliver product-related projects and changes
- Leading, coaching, and developing a multidisciplinary laboratory team
- Owning laboratory strategy, capacity planning, resource prioritization, and budget stewardship
- Ensuring laboratory activities, methods, documentation, data, and computerized systems comply with applicable GLP, data integrity, quality, and regulatory requirements
The ideal candidate will have:
- An MSc in science, engineering, or pharmaceutical technology, or equivalent experience
- Substantial experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical R&D, Process Development, MSAT, or commercial manufacturing in a regulated environment
- Demonstrated experience leading process-science or laboratory teams and delivering through cross-functional and matrix organizations
- Strong operational leadership, people development, resource prioritization, and stakeholder-influence experience at senior level
- Strong scientific knowledge of vaccine manufacturing, process characterization, analytical testing, technology transfer, validation, and product lifecycle management
In return, we offer a competitive salary ranging from EUR 108,750 to EUR 181,250 per year, depending on experience, as well as an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share-based long-term incentive program.