Associate Project Manager: Process Development & Tech Transfer (m|f|d)

Miltenyi Biotec; Bergisch Gladbach; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible work

Diversity

Room for creativity

Health & Sport

Miltenyi University

Zusammenfassung

Miltenyi Biotec is seeking an Associate Project Manager: Process Development & Technology Transfer in Germany. You will coordinate technology transfer and process development efforts for cell therapy programs, aligning scientific, operational, quality, and regulatory stakeholders.

The role emphasizes leading cross-functional teams, maintaining project plans, and ensuring successful transfer of developed processes into GMP manufacturing environments. Fluent German and English are required.

Qualifikationen

• PhD required in biology/biotechnology or related field.
• Experience in cell therapy, biopharmaceutical development, or related area.
• Experience supporting/leading technology transfer activities and cross-functional teams.
• Solid understanding of GMP requirements and clinical manufacturing environments a plus.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.

Aufgaben

• Take ownership of technology transfer and process development sub-projects within the cell therapy portfolio.
• Plan, coordinate and drive tech transfer activities from external customers into Process Development and GMP manufacturing.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Process Development, Manufacturing, QA, Regulatory Affairs, and others.
• Serve as a key contact between internal departments, customers, and external partners.
• Prepare, review and maintain project documentation and risk assessments.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

German & English communication

Stakeholder management

Independent work

GMP understanding

Ausbildung

PhD in Biology/Biotechnology/related field

Jobbeschreibung

Company Description

For more than 35 years, we have been developing cutting‑edge science and technology to empower biomedical research and personalized medicine. We combine excellence from more than 60 disciplines in natural sciences, engineering, and informatics to make a significant contribution to biomedical sciences. We encourage a creative working environment driven by pioneering spirit – to seek new horizons – boldly envisioning the future and turning it into reality. Today, more than 5,000 experts from over 75 countries contribute to our sustainable success.

Company Description

For more than 35 years, we have been developing cutting‑edge science and technology to empower biomedical research and personalized medicine. We combine excellence from more than 60 disciplines in natural sciences, engineering, and informatics to make a significant contribution to biomedical sciences. We encourage a creative working environment driven by pioneering spirit – to seek new horizons – boldly envisioning the future and turning it into reality. Today, more than 5,000 experts from over 75 countries contribute to our sustainable success.

Job Description

Your role

As an Associate Project Manager: Process Development & Technology Transfer you will play a key role in facilitating the successful transfer and advancement of cell therapy manufacturing processes from internal or external partners into development and manufacturing environments. You will be responsible for coordinating cross-functional project activities, driving technology transfer initiatives, and ensuring alignment between scientific, operational, quality, and regulatory stakeholders.

This role is ideally suited for an individual with experience in cell therapy, process development, or biopharmaceutical development who is eager to combine scientific expertise with project leadership responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of technology transfer and process development (sub-)projects within the cell therapy portfolio.
• Plan, coordinate, and drive technology transfer activities from external customers into Process Development as well as the subsequent transfer of developed processes into GMP manufacturing.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, and risk mitigation strategies to ensure successful project execution.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Process Development, Manufacturing, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, and other stakeholders.
• Serve as a key point of contact between internal departments, customers, and external partners to ensure effective communication and project alignment.
• Prepare, review, and maintain project documentation, technology transfer packages, development reports, risk assessments, and other GxP-relevant documentation.
• Present project updates, technical data, and recommendations to internal stakeholders and external customers.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Pharmacy, or a related scientific discipline.
• First experience in cell therapy, process development, biopharmaceutical development, or a related field.
• First experience supporting/leading technology transfer activities and managing cross‑functional project teams.
• Solid understanding of GMP requirements, process development, and clinical manufacturing environments is a strong plus.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication in German and English and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of deliverables, and drive projects to completion.

What You Bring

• A proactive and hands‑on mindset with a strong sense of accountability.
• The ability to connect scientific, technical, and operational perspectives.
• A collaborative approach and the confidence to work across organizational interfaces.
• A passion for translating innovative cell therapy processes into robust and scalable manufacturing solutions.

Additional Information

What we offer

• Flexible work: Enable time management on your terms
• Diversity: International teams and cross‑border intercultural communication
• Room for creativity: It’s the most clever solution that we always strive for
• Health & Sport: We offer a wide range of corporate sports activities and health provision
• Miltenyi University: A clever mind never stops learning, take advantage of our in‑house Training Academy

Diversity is the bedrock of our creativity.

Our mission: To innovate treatments and technologies and tackle the world’s most serious health challenges. And that’s why we connect the dots –across various disciplines, linking different perspectives, skills, and abilities.

You and your talent are welcome here in our inclusive and collaborative environment. So come as you are. Regardless of gender, sexual identity, age, ethnicity, religion, or disability.

Become part of our team and focus on pushing the borders of medicine.