Project Manager Bioprocess Technology Solutions

Job Description For our animal health location in Boxmeer we are currently recruiting a
** Project Manager Bioprocess Technology Solutions!
**** Welcome to the team
** The global Bio Technology Solutions (BTS) team (~230 employees) drives and executes Bioprocess technology excellence in close alignment with their partners in R&D and Manufacturingtoensure robust product introductions, producttransfersand a reliable product supply to customers. BTS has considerableexpertisein viral cell culture, bacterial fermentation, downstream processing, purification, freeze drying and vaccine formulation. Theyare responsible forseed development, new product process development,validation/qualification and commercialization of our animal health large vaccine pipeline.

Our global Product Development Team (~75 employees) provides process development, and process improvement of the Large Molecule (LM) vaccine portfolio covering the discovery, pre-development and development phase as well as transfer from R&D to Manufacturing.
** Purpose of the role
** Reporting to one of the BTS Leads, youare responsible for driving (part of) the LM process development of the R&D vaccine portfolio for all species in Europe. Projects have low to moderate complexity andcoverthe discovery, pre-development, development, transfer, regulatory,launchand post-launch phase. This role requires close collaboration with BTS, ATS, Quality departments and Manufacturing at different LM sites, R&D species teams, Discovery & Technology, Regulatory Affairs, Procurement, Global Supply Chain and Network Strategy.
** Primary responsibilities
*** Acts as a (Junior) project manager forone or more project sand project teams. This includes, amongst other experimental planning, strategic and (inter) departmental alignment, budget oversight, issue and risk management, stakeholder management, objective setting and reporting.
* Communication and knowledge exchange between global BTS departments and between Global R&D and Manufacturing to optimize knowledge and technology utilization andbenefitfrom synergies.
* Writes Statements and Assessments, Subject Protocols / Memos / Reports, and Regulatory documents.
* Follow external developments / trends in vaccine process development on specific focus areas.
* Performs subject-related literature searches and publishes and presents technical papers to internal and external audiences.
* Operational responsibility for development of (improved) processes on one or a couple of focus areas such as upstream, downstream, Vaccine Manufacturing, IPC, FPC, media, bacteriological, viral, monoclonal, expression system).
* Recommends new areas of technology research and development.
* Involved in resolving manufacturing and supply issues of our vaccine portfolio according to the needs of Manufacturing.
* Is open to general tasks with the organization related to lab coordination and global events.
* Manages interns and students.
* Consultant of Global Supply Chain (GSC) management, business development and legal on their expertise.
** Your
* *** profile
* ** Relevant

BSc/MSc/PhD education and/or experience
* Familiarity andexpertisein laboratory operations.
* Experience with either viral antigen production, bacterial antigen production (Upstream and Downstream processing) or vaccine manufacturing and relevant laboratory techniques.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently and make decisions in a constantly changing (international) environment.
* Knowledge of and experience with

GxPguidelinesis a plus
* Understanding of Regulatory/compliance requirements.
* Excellent command of the English language.
* Living within reasonable distance from Boxmeer.
** What we offer
** Our benefits are very competitive, and the summary below will give you an idea of what you can expect.
* Competitive salary and a 3% year-end allowance.
* 35,5 days of leave.
* Attractive collective health care insurance package with considerable reduction rates.
* Solid Pension Plan.
* Annual bonus based on own and company performance.
* Travel allowance for commuting.
* Numerous training, coaching and e-learning modules for long term job opportunities and development.
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