Vaccine Bioprocess Tech Transfer Lead

Biopharma Careers; De Soto (KS); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Biopharma Careers seeks a Senior Specialist, Bioprocess Engineer to lead regional vaccine technology transfers and end-to-end tech transfer projects. You will manage knowledge systems, mitigate technical risks, and mentor staff across sites within the Animal Health Corridor.

Strong background in biopharma manufacturing and regulatory environments is required. The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, data-driven decision making, and delivering robust processes post-transfer, with a hybrid

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in biopharmaceutical or vaccine manufacturing, process development, or technology transfer.
• Proven track record in leading tech transfer or major technical projects as an individual contributor.
• Strong understanding of upstream, downstream, fill-finish and/or lyophilization processes in vaccine or biopharma manufacturing.
• Experience in vaccine/biopharma-regulated environments.
• Experience with process characterization, scale-up/scale-down, and process robustness.
• Technical and problem-solving skills to motivate cross-functional team responsible for implementation.
• Ability to train, coach, and influence others; strong problem-solving and decision-making.
• High degree of ownership, scientific rigor, and continuous improvement mindset.
• Proficiency in technical risk assessment and data analysis for process performance.
• Ability to prioritize, focus on and obtain business results.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and own regional knowledge management implementation for assigned processes across sites.
• Lead regional vaccine technology transfers end-to-end, ensuring technical readiness and successful implementation at receiving sites.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks ahead of transfer execution through structured assessments and data-driven action plans.
• Lead cross-functional technical projects/workstreams that enable transfer success and improve process performance.
• Train and mentor new hires, strengthening team capability and consistent ways of working.
• Ensure post-transfer process robustness through monitoring, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement with sites and Quality.
• Deliver compliant technical documentation and clear stakeholder communication aligned with quality, regulatory and internal governance.

Skills

Biopharma manufacturing

Process development

Technology transfer

Vaccine manufacturing

Upstream/downstream

Regulated environments

Risk assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Training/mentoring

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Biopharma Careers seeks a Senior Specialist, Bioprocess Engineer to lead regional vaccine technology transfers and end-to-end tech transfer projects. You will manage knowledge systems, mitigate technical risks, and mentor staff across sites within the Animal Health Corridor.

Strong background in biopharma manufacturing and regulatory environments is required. The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, data-driven decision making, and delivering robust processes post-transfer, with a hybrid