MSAT Senior Scientist: Tech Transfer & Scale-Up Lead

CYTOVANCE BIOLOGICS; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CYTOVANCE BIOLOGICS in Oklahoma City seeks a Senior Scientist in MSAT to lead technology transfer, scale-up, and manufacturing support for both clinical and commercial biopharmaceutical products. The role emphasizes GMP execution, regulatory rigor, and cross-functional teamwork with Process Development, Manufacturing, QC, QA, and Supply Chain.

The candidate will mentor junior staff, drive investigations, and interact with clients and senior management to ensure successful technology transfer and

Qualifications

• 10+ years in biopharmaceutical industry with MSAT experience.
• Demonstrated experience in MSAT, technology transfer, scale-up, and manufacturing support.
• Excellent technical writing, project management, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology transfer from clients and internal Process Development into GMP manufacturing.
• Author comprehensive Technology Transfer Protocols with detailed information for batch records.
• Develop process descriptions, manufacturing instructions, engineering calculations, and scale-up strategies.
• Perform scale-up calculations for upstream and downstream operations; select scale-up parameters.
• Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Generate, review, and approve BOMs; ensure technical accuracy for client approval and costing.
• Support batch record development and manufacturing execution.
• Provide on-floor manufacturing support during engineering, clinical, PPQ, and commercial campaigns.
• Lead deviation, OOS, and OOT investigations to determine root causes and implement CAPAs.
• Support change controls, process validation, characterization, comparability studies, and CI.
• Serve as technical interface with Process Development, Manufacturing, QC, QA, Facilities, Supply Chain, PM, and clients.
• Mentor junior engineers/scientists and provide technical leadership.

Skills

MSAT experience

Technology transfer

Scale-up

Manufacturing support

Technical writing

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Process validation

Statistical analysis

Project management

Education

BS, MS, or PhD in Chemical/Biochemical/Bioengineering, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or related discipline

Job description

CYTOVANCE BIOLOGICS in Oklahoma City seeks a Senior Scientist in MSAT to lead technology transfer, scale-up, and manufacturing support for both clinical and commercial biopharmaceutical products. The role emphasizes GMP execution, regulatory rigor, and cross-functional teamwork with Process Development, Manufacturing, QC, QA, and Supply Chain.

The candidate will mentor junior staff, drive investigations, and interact with clients and senior management to ensure successful technology transfer and