Manufacturing Elite

WuXi Biologics; Dundalk; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

WuXi Biologics in Dundalk, Ireland, invites high-potential graduates to join the Manufacturing Elite program. You will undertake rotations across Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality, gaining hands-on drug-substance manufacturing experience and receiving structured training in GMP, safety and quality.

This is a global development track with potential relocations and cross-border exposure. The program emphasizes technical growth, leadership potential and cross-cultural collaboration, with

Qualifications

• Master degree or higher in a biology/biomedical related field.
• Geographically mobile for long-term rotations in China, Ireland or Germany.
• Fluent in Mandarin and English.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured early-career program with rotations across Manufacturing/Engineering/Quality.
• Gain hands-on experience in drug substance manufacturing and related activities.
• Receive GMP, safety and quality training and apply company standards.

Skills

Bilingual English/Mandarin

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Learning agility

Communication

Education

Master degree in Biology/Biomedical Science/ Biotechnology /Chemical Engineering /Pharmaceutical Science

Job description

Career Opportunities: Manufacturing Elite (5801)

Requisition ID5801-Posted10/27/2026-Dundalk, IRL

The Manufacturing Elite Program is designed to develop early-career talent to support the continued growth of WuXi Biologics global manufacturing network. Participants will receive a customized individual development plan combining structured technical and soft-skills training, mentoring, day-to-day coaching, cross-functional exposure and hands-on experience in a GMP manufacturing environment. The program supports the development of technical expertise, cross-cultural effectiveness, leadership potential and a broad understanding of biologics manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to re-locate to our Ireland or Germany sites for 1-2 years assignment as part of the program after training in China sites.

Organization Description:
WuXi Biologics is a premier provider of biologics services (from discovery to commercialization) with global customers in the biopharmaceutical and healthcare industries. We´re one of the world's top three contract development and manufacturing companies for biopharmaceuticals. We enable our clients to research, develop and manufacture drugs from the concept phase to commercial manufacturing. Our mission is to accelerate and transform discovery, development, and manufacturing in the rapidly growing field of biologics to benefit patients worldwide.

Department Description

As a Manufacturing Elite, you’ll be joining an organization where people of all backgrounds and experiences are respected, and where we work together focused on changing lives. In this role, you will report to the Associate Director/Director Manufacturingin locations such as Wuxi, Hangzhou, Shijiazhuang China; Dundalk Ireland; Wuppertal, Germany.

Your Responsibilities:

• Participate in a structured early-career development program within Biologic Manufacturing, with potential rotations across Manufacturing, Engineering, Technology and Quality.
• Gain hands-on experience in drug substance manufacturing, including upstream cell culture, downstream purification, buffer preparation and related manufacturing support activities across onsite facilities.
• Receive technical training and soft-skills training delivered by internal Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), while learning and applying GMP, safety and quality standards in line with company values and culture.
• Support site and cross-functional projects under the guidance of experienced leaders, engineers and project leads, with opportunities to develop communication, leadership, collaboration and problem-solving skills.
• Support equipment package owners with vendor coordination, documentation review and equipment or process-related queries.
• Provide day-to-day technical support and basic troubleshooting for manufacturing processes, equipment and automation systems, with guidance from senior team members.
• Contribute to deviation and investigation activities by gathering data, supporting root cause analysis, assisting with experimental design or laboratory studies where applicable, and preparing reports or presentations.
• Support change control activities, including documentation and close-out.
• Assist with investigation trending and data analysis to identify recurring issues and improvement opportunities.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to support manufacturing, process and environmental investigations as required.
• Support audit preparation activities and respond to information requests as directed.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing cycle time, improving reliability and lowering operational costs.
• Maintain accurate GMP records, databases and trackers; assist with data analysis, process mapping and modelling to identify trends, generate manufacturing insights and support improvement opportunities.
• Embrace and be a role model of our PROUD culture.

Your Profile: The ideal candidate for this position will have the following;

Qualifications:

• Highly qualified university graduates with a minimum Master degree in a Biology, Biomedical Science, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Candidates selected for the program have a history of strong academic achievement.
• Candidates must be geographically mobile to take long-term rotations in China, Ireland or Germany sites.
• Fluent in both Chinese Mandarin and English is required.
• High level of motivation and commitment to personal and professional development.
• Strong learning agility, critical and analytical thinking, and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced, multicultural working environment.
• Strong teamwork, communication and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrates professionalism, creativity, resilience, self-motivation and a proactive approach to learning and problem solving.

As we extend our global reach, we need colleagues interested in change, in challenge, and in building a new future together. Reach beyond yourself and discover your true potential! WuXi Biologics is an equal opportunities employer.