Senior Bioprocess Engineer: Tech Transfer & Manufacturing

Digitailor; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

GSK is seeking a Senior Bioprocess Engineer for the Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) organization at the Upper Merion Biopharm site. You will provide technical leadership to support day-to-day operations, deviations, and continuous improvements across 2k/5k value streams, coordinating with R&D, CROs, and global MSAT for technology transfer.

This role requires a BS in a science field and 4+ years in biopharmaceutical process development or manufacturing; upstream and downstream

Qualifications

• B.A. / B.S. degree in a science field such as biotechnology or chemical engineering, biology, biochemistry or chemistry
• 4+ years of post-graduate industrial experience in technology/biopharmaceutical process development or biopharmaceutical manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of clinical and commercial biopharmaceutical manufacturing at Upper Merion in the 2k or 5k value stream by providing technical subject matter expertise and technical oversight.
• Provide real-time and in-person process monitoring and technical oversight for a 24-7 manufacturing facility which will require off hours and weekend support as needed.
• Design and execute technical studies and protocols to support technology transfer, manufacturing execution, and process improvements. Analyze data and compile summary reports to make recommendations based on technical study execution.
• Lead the introduction and scale-up of primary manufacturing processes (drug substance)transferred from R&D or third party clients for specific products to the Upper Merion site.
• Manage the relationships between cross functional stakeholders and the Upper Merion site and global teams. This individual is expected to serve as a matrix leader within and outside the Upper Merion site.
• Responsible for process trend monitoring, analyses and assurance that key process parameters and attributes remain within control limits. Responsible for investigating and resolving process issues in a manner and timeframe consistent with production and quality goals for specific products.
• Provide technical training to production staff for new equipment and process technologies as required.
• Contribute to the evaluation and feasibility/facility fit of prospective new products and technologies into the Upper Merion site (e.g. site impact assessments, or review of requests for proposal)

Skills

Biopharmaceutical process development

Industrial manufacturing experience

Analytical thinking

Strong communication skills

Matrix leadership

Education

B.S. in biotechnology / chemical engineering / biology / biochemistry / chemistry

Tools

KLA

Job description

GSK is seeking a Senior Bioprocess Engineer for the Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) organization at the Upper Merion Biopharm site. You will provide technical leadership to support day-to-day operations, deviations, and continuous improvements across 2k/5k value streams, coordinating with R&D, CROs, and global MSAT for technology transfer.

This role requires a BS in a science field and 4+ years in biopharmaceutical process development or manufacturing; upstream and downstream