Global MSAT Biologics Drug Substance Product Scientific Expert (m/f/d)

at  Roche

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The Position
The Pharma Technical Operations (PT) Global MSAT & Engineering (PTT) function is taking bold steps to modernize technical operations. This position is responsible for delivering robust manufacturing processes and distribution of healthy products across product lifecycle. This includes introducing and implementing innovative, efficient, and sustainable technical solutions (incl. technology) to manufacturing processes, and supporting Make-Assess-Release (MAR) activities at external manufacturing sites.
Your Opportunity

The PTT MSAT Scientific Expert provides technical leadership and implements solutions across PT manufacturing and distribution networks. Responsibilities are generally grouped into two main focus areas: technical product lifecycle and/or new technology implementation, although integration and capability to flow across the two focus areas are often required.

• You will own process and product technical knowledge for the assigned product and/or site (i.e., internal and external manufacturing network)
• For assigned projects utilizing the external manufacturing network (i.e., CDMOs), you will provide network support for manufacture and release activities
• You will assess performance and robustness of manufacturing processes and implement improvements related to robustness, speed and efficiency together with safety and sustainability elements
• You will resolve multi-product issues, risks, and opportunities including proposal to improve manufacturing process robustness, capacity, and new technology implementation
• You will contribute to health authority requests and audits.
• You will deliver on projects or initiatives relevant to technical product lifecycle, technical transfers, technical standardization, and/or new technology per focus areas.
• You will drive identification of innovative, sustainable, efficient manufacturing to enable delivery of the current and future product portfolio.

Who you are

• You will hold a degree in life science, engineering, or related field and 10+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry and biologics (large molecule) drug substance process development, operations/manufacturing, or related experience.
• You will have in-depth knowledge of biologics, drug substance or manufacturing.
• You are an innovative leader, mentor, collaborator and problem solver.
• You create and deliver clear communications by explaining complex information in a straightforward manner.

Desired

• Prior experience in an MSAT (manufacturing science and technology) organization is preferred

Are you ready to apply? We want someone who thinks beyond the job offered - someone who knows that this position can be an outstanding opportunity to craft the future of Roche.
Who we are
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Besides extensive development and training opportunities, we offer flexible working options, 18 weeks of maternity leave and 10 weeks of gender independent partnership leave. Our employees also benefit from multiple services on site such as child-care facilities, medical services, restaurants and cafeterias, as well as various employee events.
We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and strive to identify and create opportunities that enable all people to bring their unique selves to Roche.

• You will own process and product technical knowledge for the assigned product and/or site (i.e., internal and external manufacturing network)
• For assigned projects utilizing the external manufacturing network (i.e., CDMOs), you will provide network support for manufacture and release activities
• You will assess performance and robustness of manufacturing processes and implement improvements related to robustness, speed and efficiency together with safety and sustainability elements
• You will resolve multi-product issues, risks, and opportunities including proposal to improve manufacturing process robustness, capacity, and new technology implementation
• You will contribute to health authority requests and audits.
• You will deliver on projects or initiatives relevant to technical product lifecycle, technical transfers, technical standardization, and/or new technology per focus areas.
• You will drive identification of innovative, sustainable, efficient manufacturing to enable delivery of the current and future product portfolio