Downstream Process Lab Lead — Biologics Manufacturing

MSD; Dunboyne; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD in Dunboyne, Co. Meath, seeks a Downstream Process Science Lab Technical Lead to steer scale-down studies, purification and viral clearance work in the Process Sciences Lab. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, shape experimental plans and ensure regulatory and quality standards in biologics manufacturing.

You will influence process development across the site and with global teams, supporting new product introductions and lifecycle improvements while promoting safety and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science/Technical field.
• MSc or PhD is desirable.
• 6+ years in biopharmaceutical development or MS&T.
• Strong GMP, data integrity and quality systems knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Management of a team of Downstream scientists involving the design, planning and execution of scale-down model establishment, satellite, and improvement studies in the Process Sciences Lab.
• Oversee the design and execution of small-scale studies which support Dunboyne site and CMO technology transfer, facility fit, process characterisation, and lifecycle change.
• Provide technical leadership for downstream studies supporting purification, filtration, viral clearance-related activities, UF/DF, formulation, and associated process optimisation work.
• Provision of technical expertise and leadership to support successful new product introduction across all Drug Substance programs at the site.
• Lead and coach others to solve problems and take new perspectives on existing solutions with a desire to continuously learn, improve and develop.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills as well as influencing, collaboration skills and teamworking ability to represent MS&T on global and interdisciplinary teams.
• Champion a proactive safety, quality, and compliance culture within all laboratory activities within an open and inclusive team culture.

Skills

Biologics

Biopharmaceuticals

Cell Cultures

Downstream Operations

GMP

Lab Processing

Manufacturing

Technology Transfer

Education

Science/Technical degree

MSc/PhD desirable

Job description

MSD in Dunboyne, Co. Meath, seeks a Downstream Process Science Lab Technical Lead to steer scale-down studies, purification and viral clearance work in the Process Sciences Lab. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, shape experimental plans and ensure regulatory and quality standards in biologics manufacturing.

You will influence process development across the site and with global teams, supporting new product introductions and lifecycle improvements while promoting safety and collaboration.