Senior Manager Strategic Manufacturing Solutions (Downstream Processing - Biologics) Healthcare Industry – German speaking – immediately available or available at short notice (Ref. 2816) - Basel

AurigaVision AG; Zug; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AurigaVision AG in Basel seeks a Senior Manager to oversee strategic manufacturing solutions for downstream processing of biologics. You will drive process development, tech transfer, and GMP manufacturing readiness across global sites.

Ideal candidates have a Master’s or PhD in a related field, several years in biopharma, and strong GMP knowledge with proven leadership and bilingual German/English capabilities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Several years of experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, process development, or tech transfer.
• Strong GMP understanding and experience in regulated environments.
• Ability to lead complex projects and influence stakeholders across functions.

Responsibilities

• Drive development, optimization, and industrialization of biologics manufacturing processes.
• Lead tech transfer and scale-up into GMP manufacturing environments.
• Ensure manufacturing readiness and provide operational support during campaigns.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and international teams to advance strategic initiatives.
• Support audits, inspections, and regulatory compliance efforts.

Skills

Biologics expertise

GMP knowledge

Project leadership

Communication

German

English

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Biotechnology/Related field

Job description

Our client is an internationally active biotechnology company specializing in the development and manufacturing of innovative biological therapies. To strengthen its team in Basel, Switzerland, we are currently looking for

Senior Manager Strategic Manufacturing Solutions (Downstream Processing - Biologics) Healthcare Industry – German speaking – immediately available or available at short notice (Ref. 2816) - Basel

In this key role, you will drive the development, optimization, and industrialization of manufacturing processes for biologics, supporting activities from process development through GMP manufacturing. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Process Development, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and international production sites to ensure operational excellence and manufacturing readiness.

Your main tasks

• Evaluate, optimize, and enhance manufacturing and operational processes to improve efficiency and compliance
• Lead technology transfer and scale-up activities into GMP manufacturing environments
• Ensure manufacturing readiness through effective process implementation and operational support
• Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting support during production campaigns and process-related challenges
• Develop and execute strategies to improve process performance, quality, and regulatory compliance
• Collaborate with cross-functional and international stakeholders to drive strategic initiatives and projects
• Support customer engagements, technical presentations, audits, inspections, and problem-solving activities

Your profile

• Master’s degree or PhD in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Several years of experience within the biopharmaceutical industry (manufacturing, process development, technology transfer, or process validation)
• Strong technical expertise in biologics manufacturing processes, preferably within Downstream Processing (DSP)
• Solid understanding of GMP requirements and experience working in a highly regulated environment
• Proven ability to lead complex projects and influence stakeholders within matrix organizations
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to work effectively across functions and sites
• Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken
• Willingness to travel to Germany (20% of the time) is required