Drug Substance Upstream: Senior Associate & AM – Operations Lead

Biocon Sdn Bhd; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Insurance coverage for family

Annual leave

Casual leave

In-house gym/sports room

Duty meals

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Biocon Sdn Bhd in Johor Bahru is seeking a Senior Associate & Assistant Manager - Drug Substance Upstream to ensure smooth process operations, monitor batch performance, and maintain GMP/EHS compliance in a busy biopharma plant.

The role requires updating production records in real time, managing SAP-based material planning, and supporting qualification/validation activities. 4–11 years of hands-on DS manufacturing experience and relevant degree are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biotech/related field is required.
• 4–11 years of hands-on experience in biopharmaceutical or drug substance manufacturing or related process operations.
• Experience with GMP/compliance and EHS requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute process operations and monitor batch performance.
• Ensure compliance with GMP and EHS requirements.
• Update BMRs and production records in real time.
• Manage raw materials per production needs and SAP inventory.
• Participate in qualification, validation, commissioning activities.
• Coordinate with Engineering Maintenance for equipment upkeep.

Skills

Process operations

GMP awareness

SAP systems

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, Biochemistry or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Biocon Sdn Bhd in Johor Bahru is seeking a Senior Associate & Assistant Manager - Drug Substance Upstream to ensure smooth process operations, monitor batch performance, and maintain GMP/EHS compliance in a busy biopharma plant.

The role requires updating production records in real time, managing SAP-based material planning, and supporting qualification/validation activities. 4–11 years of hands-on DS manufacturing experience and relevant degree are essential for this position.