Technology Manager – Fermentation and DSP
For my client – a pharmaceutical company in Spain - I am looking for a Technology Manager with expertise in fermentation and DSP to lead an innovative and driven team.
Job Description
You will play a central role by leading a multidisciplinary team to design new fermentation and downstream processing (DSP) methodologies and coordinate with external partners and CROs.
Key Responsibilities
- Design new fermentation and DSP processes for API production.
- Oversee laboratory work done by scientists and technicians.
- Project planning and management to achieve key deadlines.
- Lead technology transfer to manufacturing sites for successful implementation.
- Integrate fermentation and DSP methodologies into overall manufacturing processes.
- Lead collaborations with partners and CROs with a deep understanding of the applied technologies.
- Ensure compliance with GMP and safety regulations in all activities.
- Achieve project milestones in line with project plans.
- Promote a strong SHE (Safety, Health, and Environment) culture.
Key Requirements
- PhD or Master’s degree in fermentation, biotechnology, or a related discipline.
- 10-15 years of industry experience in fermentation science, with hands-on process development and optimization in a regulated environment.
- Technical expertise in fermentation and microbiology, with deep knowledge of microbial physiology, biochemical engineering, metabolic engineering, and systems biology.
- Experience with DSP techniques at laboratory scale and scale-up.
- Strong skills in process development, scale-up/scale-down, process optimization, and statistical data analysis.
- Proven project and team leadership experience in cross-functional collaborations.
- Computational and data-handling skills, including process modeling and simulations for optimization.
- Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
Practicalities
- Location: Spain
- Duration: Permanent Position
- Start Date: ASAP
Sound interesting?
Send your CV to Khanyi Mabena at k.mabena@panda-int.com or contact her at +31 2020 44502.