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Downstream Processing Lead Scientist, MSAT

Job description

BioTalent are partnered with a global pharmaceutical leader based in the Walloon Region, to support the hire of a DSP Lead Scientist within their Biologics MS&T department.

This role will offer you
  • The chance to take ownership for downstream processes, acting as a subject matter expert for biologics purification, whilst leading a small team of scientists and technicians in a fast-paced environment.

You will be responsible for
  • You will support the design and design of the MSAT laboratory, managing all downstream activities within this facility and providing expertise on biologics downstream processing.
  • You will lead and mentor your direct reports to support their personal development and progression with ongoing projects, ensuring adequate training in scientific and HSE processes.
  • You will create and review documentation such as experimental plans and SOPs, supporting regulatory submissions, technology transfers and manufacturing quality documentation.
  • You will lead process optimisation studies, build company procedures for scale-down models, and ensure quality standards are met throughout.

You will bring the following:
  • A PhD or Masters with equivalent experience in a relevant Life Science subject e.g. Biochemical Engineering, Bioprocessing, Biotechnology.
  • Industrial experience within a downstream processing environment working with biologics or biopharmaceuticals, with an established foundation of expertise in the area.
  • Experience supporting and leading junior team members alongside your hands on experience.

BioTalent Ltd are acting as an employment agency in relation to this opportunity. Please reach out to Jogesh.Bowry@biotalent.com if you have any initial queries.