USP Biotechnologist Manager

GXP CONSULTING Switzerland; Lausanne; Vor Ort; CHF 120.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

GXP CONSULTING Switzerland is seeking a dynamic USP Biotechnologist Manager to drive upstream manufacturing excellence in a GMP-driven environment at our Lausanne site. You will lead campaigns, ensure safety and quality, and act as a technical reference across manufacturing teams.

You will combine mammalian cell culture expertise with leadership to guide cross-functional collaborations (MSAT, QA, Manufacturing) and champion continuous improvement to deliver life-changing therapies.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in upstream biopharma manufacturing, especially mammalian cell culture.
• Solid GMP experience in regulated manufacturing environments.
• Proven leadership, ability to influence teams.
• Strong problem-solving with pragmatic mindset.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Aufgaben

• Drive upstream manufacturing excellence and campaigns.
• Provide technical leadership, troubleshooting, and process improvements.
• Support cross-functional interfaces (Manufacturing, MSAT, Quality).
• Develop and coach Production Leaders and teams.
• Lead GMP compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Kenntnisse

Upstream manufacturing

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

GMP knowledge

Analytical thinking

Continuous improvement

Financial awareness

Ausbildung

Biotech/Biochemical Eng

Jobbeschreibung

Have you ever dreamed of working for a company that puts people at the heart of its DNA?

Are you ready to make a difference?

Are you excited about collaborating and sharing your expertise with leaders in our industry?

YES? SO ARE WE!

GXP CONSULTING Switzerland is a Swiss company made up of a passionate team of life-science professionals. Since 2014, we have been providing our clients with cutting-edge expertise and support covering the entire product life cycle.

Join a team where your skills will have a real impact on patients' lives.

As a USP Biotechnologist Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient execution of upstream manufacturing operations.

Combining strong mammalian cell culture expertise with leadership and operational awareness, you will support Production Leaders and teams in day-to-day operations while acting as a technical reference for troubleshooting, process improvement, and manufacturing excellence.

You will work at the interface of Manufacturing, MSAT, Quality, and other functions, helping teams solve complex challenges, implement new ideas, and continuously improve how we manufacture life-changing therapies.

What You'll Do

Drive Upstream Manufacturing Excellence

• Support the execution of manufacturing campaigns, ensuring safety, quality, compliance, and delivery objectives are achieved.
• Provide technical expertise in mammalian cell culture, troubleshooting, and manufacturing problem-solving.
• Support the technical readiness and availability of manufacturing suites and equipment.

Solve Problems & Improve Processes

• Act as a key technical contact for production issues, supporting investigations, escalation, and resolution.
• Partner with Manufacturing, MSAT, and cross-functional teams to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Contribute to technical change implementation, process improvements, innovation projects, and plant-wide standardization.
• Promote best practices and harmonized approaches across manufacturing operations.

Support & Develop People

• Support Production Leaders, Supervisors, and Specialists in team development and daily operational activities.
• Contribute to onboarding, training, coaching, and employee development initiatives.
• Foster open communication, collaboration, and a strong team culture.
• Help create an environment where people are encouraged to challenge existing ways of working and bring forward new ideas.

Champion GMP & Operational Excellence

• Support risk assessments, workplace inspections, and compliance activities.
• Identify improvement opportunities and contribute to corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure activities remain aligned with GMP, safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Your profile

• Strong professional experience in upstream biopharmaceutical manufacturing, particularly mammalian cell culture.
• Solid knowledge of GMP and regulated manufacturing environments.
• Proven technical and leadership capabilities, with the ability to influence and engage teams at different levels.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a pragmatic and solution-oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Structured, organized, and able to take ownership in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Open-minded and motivated by continuous improvement and innovation.
• Good understanding of business and financial considerations.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, or a related scientific/engineering discipline.

About us:

• A human-scale company where you will work alongside colleagues from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.
• An open and transparent culture: we encourage honest communication, active listening, and continuous feedback.
• A true team spirit: every member is recognized and valued.
• Real impact on projects and clients: you are at the heart of the action, and your ideas influence strategy and outcomes in an international and multicultural environment.
• Direct access to leadership and strong internal visibility: a flat structure with no unnecessary layers, your voice truly matters.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities through internal and external training and workshops.
• A competitive salary package aligned with market standards, along with additional benefits.