Biological Project Leader in drug Substance

biological project leader in drug substance (ds nbe dspl) – strategic, collaborative, scientific – join our team at ucb campus in slough, united kingdom.

as a ds nbe project leader, you will play a key role in advancing biological drug substance development projects from preclinical stages through phase 3. You will drive integrated drug substance strategies, lead multidisciplinary teams of subject matter experts, and ensure projects are delivered with the highest standards of quality, compliance, and scientific excellence. You will act as the main drug substance representative within cross‑functional development teams, helping to transform innovative science into therapies that make a meaningful difference for patients.

you will work closely with drug substance biological process sciences experts, clinical manufacturing, technical satellite team (tst) members, cmc leaders, project managers, regulatory and quality specialists, and external partners. You will build strong collaborative relationships across departments and functions, ensuring effective communication, alignment on priorities, and successful execution of development strategies throughout the product lifecycle.

• you will lead one drug substance biologics development projects from preclinical development through phase 3 and support technical transfer.
• you will represent drug substance activities within cross‑functional technical satellite teams and key stakeholder forums.
• you will define and execute integrated drug substance development strategies aligned with overall cmc objectives.
• you will coordinate and empower subject matter experts to deliver project milestones on time and within budget.
• you will identify, communicate, and manage project risks while implementing effective mitigation strategies.
• you will provide scientific leadership, drive continuous improvement, and support regulatory submissions and product development activities.

• master's degree or phd in a relevant scientific discipline.
• minimum 8 years’ experience in cmc biological pharmaceutical development and process sciences.
• minimum 5 years’ experience in biologics upstream or downstream process development.
• proven success leading complex projects and influencing teams in a matrix organization.
• strong project management, risk management, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• excellent english communication skills with the ability to simplify complex scientific concepts.

are you ready to ‘go beyond’ to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!

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