Descripción de la oferta
Head of MSAT - Spain (on-site) - CDMO BiologicsCDC 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.ResponsibilitiesLead the MSAT function across microbial, mammalian, fill-finish, packaging, and analytical operationsOversee tech transfer activities from clients and internal development teams into GMP manufacturingProvide scientific and technical support for commercial manufacturing campaignsDrive process validation, process characterisation, and continued process verification activitiesSupport scale-up and process optimisation initiatives to improve efficiency, robustness, and productivityCollaborate closely with Manufacturing, QA, QC, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Regulatory teamsServe as a key technical contact for CDMO clients throughout project executionLead investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective/preventive actions related to process performanceEstablish and monitor KPIs for process performance, transfer success, and operational excellenceBuild, mentor, and develop a high-performing MSAT teamSupport regulatory inspections, audits, and client visits as the technical SME for manufacturing processesDrive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with business growth and operational scalabilityRequirementsBachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Biology, Pharmacy, or related scientific disciplineSignificant experience within biologics manufacturing, MSAT, technical operations, or process sciences in a GMP environmentProven leadership experience within a CDMO, biotech, or pharmaceutical organisationStrong technical expertise across mammalian cell culture, microbial fermentation, aseptic fill-finish, biologics manufacturing or analytical and process characterisationDeep understanding of GMP regulations, process validation, and technology transfer activitiesExperience supporting client-facing CDMO operations preferredStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsFluent English & Spanish requiredIf you are interested, apply directly or reach out to harriet@cdcglobal.co.uk
