Provide technical oversight and strategic guidance for a team responsible for the development of robust manufacturing processes for parenteral liquid and lyophilized formulations including scale-up, process characterization & validation and transfer to global commercial manufacturing sites.
Lead, coach and develop a team of approximately 8-12 process engineers focused on drug product process development across various modalities such as Biologics, synthetic molecules, peptides
Ensure process designs for clinical and commercial stages are robust for effective validation and successful commercialization
Represent the function during interactions with various interfaces and in stakeholder meetings, emphasizing global harmonization through collaboration, Lean principles, and an innovation mindset.
Collaborate cross-functionally and with manufacturing sites, including partnerships with CMOs, to ensure alignment and successful project execution.
Who you are
You hold a Ph.D. in relevant scientific or engineering disciplines (preferred) or have commensurate experience.
You have at least 8 years of relevant experience in the biopharmaceutical industry and proven ability to shape and lead teams.
You have experience in leading or managing groups of scientists and engineers, as well as working with departmental senior staff for project and people decisions.
You demonstrate capabilities to lead, motivate, and develop people, focusing on optimum utilization of talent and skills.
You possess strong technical expertise in parenteral process development and readiness to oversee end-to-end pharmaceutical development, including regulatory submissions
You have a proven ability to prioritize resources effectively across the network and sponsor strategic process engineering projects, ensuring alignment and successful execution within complex organizational structures
You are able to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally
Who we are
A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.
Let’s build a healthier future, together.
Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
