Principal Scientist (R&D)

Biocon Sdn Bhd; Gelang Patah; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and dental coverage

Annual and casual leave

Duty meals provided

In-house gym/sports room

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Biocon Sdn Bhd is seeking a senior professional to lead pilot-scale operations and drive technology transfer from R&D to manufacturing. The role emphasizes data-driven process improvements, experimental studies, and strict adherence to GMP, EHS, and ALCOA documentation standards.

You will mentor teams and ensure timely, compliant project delivery across cross-functional interfaces. You will coordinate training and development, manage resources, and support audits while maintaining safe handling

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in biotechnology, chemistry, life sciences, or pharmaceutical sciences.
• Master’s degree with relevant industry experience in process development or tech transfer.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, data analysis, and cross-functional coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead pilot-scale operations and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Support technology transfer from R&D to manufacturing and draft transfer docs.
• Perform experimental studies and data-driven investigations.
• Ensure GMP, EHS, and documentation standards compliance.
• Manage people and develop the team’s skills and performance.
• Support audits and ALCOA documentation principles.
• Maintain safe chemical handling and waste management in R&D.

Skills

GMP

Technology transfer

Data analysis

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Ph.D. in Biotechnology/Life Sciences

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Biocon is a global biopharmaceutical company transforming patients’ lives in over 120 countries. Guided by our vision to deliver affordable, innovative healthcare solutions, we develop treatments for diabetes, cancer, and autoimmune diseases. At Biocon, we value integrity, innovation, and inclusion, fostering a culture that empowers our people to make a meaningful impact on global health.

Job Summary

Responsible for leading pilot-scale operations, coordinating cross-functional teams, and supporting technology transfer from R&D to manufacturing. Drives experimental studies, data-driven investigations, and process improvements using statistical tools. Drafts and reviews CPV protocols and reports to ensure ongoing process control. Ensures compliance with GMP, EHS, and documentation standards while fostering team development and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the pilot scale planning & execution, equipment and infrastructure maintenance.
• Coordinate within the team, inter-functional and inter-departmental activities for successful completion.
• Support technology transfer activity from R&D to manufacturing including drafting technology transfer documents and coordinate/participate in CFT discussions.
• Perform, plan and coordinate experimental studies as part of investigation and troubleshooting to support manufacturing operations.
• Involve in people management to perform the tasks through effective planning, guiding and review activities for completion.
• Identify opportunities for personnel and team development to realise efficient performance of the team through training and development activities.
• Influential in conflict management within team, if any and effective utilisation of resource.
• Improve performance of team and training identification for team continuously to achieve targets.
• Gain knowledge on the subject for an employee based on his/her job profile such as (not limited to) Basics of cGMP, GDP, Data Integrity, GLP, Microbiology, or any other GxP Training, as applicable.
• Employees who are involved in GMP activities should undergo a mandatory cGMP training.
• Ensure that all mandatory basic training is completed once in a year.
• To ensure that all documentation is accurate, timely, legible, complete and permanent (ALCOA principle).
• Ensure adherence of safe work practices in R&D and interface with EHS team for respective meetings, training, addresals, implementation and compliance.
• Facilitate and address EHS internal & external audit requirements.
• Systemize and Manage biowaste and schedule waste in R&D.
• Ensure compliance and document control for Safety related activities.
• Identify required EHS training need for the R&D employees and ensure compliance.
• Manage proper chemical handling and storage in R&D.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., Biotechnology, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences)
• Master’s degree in a relevant field with relevant industry experience (e.g., process development, technology transfer, manufacturing support)
• Strong knowledge of GMP, technology transfer, data analysis, and cross-functional coordination

About The Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and insurance coverage that extends to you and your family
• Enjoy annual and casual leave
• Complimentary duty meals
• Access to an in-house gym/sports room
• Exceptional opportunities for career advancement

Be part of a global biopharma pioneer making a real impact on healthcare worldwide.