Team Leader Global Biologics - Manufacturing Sciences & Techn. Job in Basel, Switzerland

Roche is a world leading research-focused healthcare groups in the fields of pharmaceuticals and diagnostics. We are committed to more than 80,000 people in 150 countries for the exploration, development and commercialization of innovative health solutions to improve the lives of millions of people. Innovation is the key to our success. We need to learn and grow continuously, and at the sight of each other. That's why we need people who have the same goals.

Team Leader Global Biologics - Manufacturing Sciences & Techn. Job Description

Who we are
At Roche, 80,000 people across 150 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity. The headquarters in Basel is one of Roche’s largest sites, over 8,000 people from approximately 80 countries work at Roche Basel. Favored by its geographic location in the heart of Europe, the Basel area is one of the most dynamic economic regions in Switzerland — a great place to live and work.

The Position
Roche Biologics Products are being manufactured across multiple sites (internal and external). The Biologics Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) group provides the framework and coordinates the technical support for the internal and external production sites and the manufacturing processes, e.g. ensure harmonized process performance and product quality, robust and streamlined process transfers, harmonize technical support for production sites and manufacturing processes within the global network, promote and coordinate manufacturing innovation and sharing of experience among sites. This position is based in Basel.

Main responsibilities:

• Leading the European team of Global Biologics MSAT managers responsible for sterile drug product process transfers to contract and partner manufacturing facilities as well as to Roche internal network as requested by sites
• Provide technical leadership for topics including support for proposed manufacturing process changes, process validation, discrepancy and investigation evaluations, change control, and regulatory submissions
• Work collaboratively across the MSAT network to develop harmonized business processes and tools related to cell aseptic manufacturing support, tech transfer and manufacturing innovation
• Ensure Biologics MSAT sterile drug product works collaboratively across the network to identify and drive harmonized solutions to highest value projects
• Represent MSAT Network on corporate initiatives led by partner groups such as Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing Operations, Pharma Technical Development, etc.
• Developing and driving innovation, best practices and solutions for our global manufacturing network in partnership with production, process / formulation development and quality
• Travel within the Roche network and to contract manufacturing sites will be required

Team Leader Global Biologics - Manufacturing Sciences & Techn. Job Requirements

Who you are
You’re someone who wants to influence your own development. You’re looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies. Where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but the starting point.

Qualifications:

• Degree in life sciences/engineering required, advanced degree in life sciences/engineering preferred
• 5 to 10 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including 5 or more years in sterile drug product formulation/process development or manufacturing
• Profound technical experience in sterile manufacturing of biological products
• Exceptional skills as a project leader and portfolio manager
• Effective communicator at all levels; excellent written, oral and interpersonal communications and presentation skills (German and English)
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and negotiate solutions in a fast paced matrix environment, interacting with various levels of the organization
• Strong quality orientation with extensive knowledge of GMPs, regulatory guidelines and validation practices
• Strong analytical and creative problem solving skills to address a broad range of complex problems to improve our production capabilities
• Ability to make sound decisions by considering the degree of impact on individual business units

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Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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