Descripción de la oferta
Head of MSAT - Spain (on-site) - CDMO Biologics CDC are partnering with a well known pharma company with a growing and successful CDMO division, focused on delivering end-to-end development and manufacturing solutions. The organisation provides integrated capabilities across microbial and mammalian manufacturing, analytical development and testing, aseptic fill-finish, and packaging services for biotech and pharmaceutical partners worldwide. As part of its continued growth, they are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of MSAT to lead technical transfer, process support, and manufacturing science activities across its biologics and sterile manufacturing operations. The Head of MSAT will provide technical leadership across manufacturing operations and client programs, ensuring robust process performance, successful technology transfers, process validation, and continuous improvement initiatives across microbial, mammalian, fill-finish, packaging, and analytical service platforms. Responsibilities Lead the MSAT function across microbial, mammalian, fill-finish, packaging, and analytical operations Oversee tech transfer activities from clients and internal development teams into GMP manufacturing Provide scientific and technical support for commercial manufacturing campaigns Drive process validation, process characterisation, and continued process verification activities Support scale-up and process optimisation initiatives to improve efficiency, robustness, and productivity Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, QA, QC, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Regulatory teams Serve as a key technical contact for CDMO clients throughout project execution Lead investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective/preventive actions related to process performance Establish and monitor KPIs for process performance, transfer success, and operational excellence Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing MSAT team Support regulatory inspections, audits, and client visits as the technical SME for manufacturing processes Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with business growth and operational scalability Requirements Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Biology, Pharmacy, or related scientific discipline Significant experience within biologics manufacturing, MSAT, technical operations, or process sciences in a GMP environment Proven leadership experience within a CDMO, biotech, or pharmaceutical organisation Strong technical expertise across mammalian cell culture, microbial fermentation, aseptic fill-finish, biologics manufacturing or analytical and process characterisation Deep understanding of GMP regulations, process validation, and technology transfer activities Experience supporting client-facing CDMO operations preferred Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Fluent English & Spanish required If you are interested, apply directly or reach out to
