Technology Transfer Lead - Drug Product

Overview

Technology Transfer Drug Product Development Lead (Biologics)

On behalf of a growing, purpose-driven biopharmaceutical company, we are seeking an experienced Drug Product Development Lead to take technical ownership of Drug Product development, technology transfer, and commercial manufacturing within a global CDMO model.

This senior role provides strategic and hands-on leadership across formulation, fill-finish, and lifecycle management from development through commercialization.

• Lead end-to-end Drug Product technical transfers across development, scale-up, and commercial manufacturing, including transfers between CDMOs and commercialization partners
• Act as Technical Transfer Lead with accountability for planning, execution, risk management, and budget oversight
• Provide senior Drug Product and formulation SME leadership across programs
• Lead technical due diligence, selection, onboarding, and governance of CDMOs
• Provide hands-on oversight of process development, validation, and lifecycle activities at external partners
• Lead and oversee deviations, change controls, investigations, and CAPAs in collaboration with Quality
• Provide technical input to regulatory submissions
  , Health Authority interactions, and inspections (e.g. PAI)
• Serve as Product Steward for assigned molecules with full technical accountability
• Collaborate closely with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Program Management, MSAT, and Supply Chain
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of internal standards, SOPs, and technical governance

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in the biopharmaceutical industry with strong Drug Product / biologics exposure
• Background in MSAT, technical development, manufacturing, or technology transfer
• Extensive experience working with CMOs/CDMOs in a commercial manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of cGMP and regulatory requirements
• Academic degree in Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biochemistry
  , or related discipline
• Excellent project management and documentation skills
• Comfortable working in a global, matrix organisation
• High level of independence, ownership, and accountability
• Willingness to travel internationally
• Very good command of English
  ; additional languages are an advantage