Deputy Head of Process Development Biotech

Job Description

Compass Life Sciences have partnered with a rapidly expanding international vaccine biotech who are seeking a Deputy Head of Process Development. The successful candidate will be a great communicator and leader with experience in protein chemistry and characterisation, viral process development and data analysis. To role will be to deputise for team management in the delivery of technical and scientific expertise for the development, optimisation and introduction of processes associated to manufacturing site operations for existing and proposed new products. Deputation for management of the development, delivery and implementation of improvement projects for robustness, consistency, success and enhanced outputs. To provide site wide technical and investigational support through data evaluation and laboratory work. This is a rare opportunity to work on a range of vaccines and enhance your career. The role Deputise in the management of activities required to be performed by the Process Development team:Management of experienced scientists to ensure ownership and delivery of assigned project tasks, systems and areas of responsibility to agreed target datesIdentify and manage delivery of process development / improvement projects, from conception to validation, with a view to increased process robustness, yield and success rate or reduced COGs to agreed timeframeEnsure the use of change management techniques and procedures for implementation where required.Ensure consideration of risk and implementation of strategyManage and lead delivery of new process introduction where identified for business requiredEnsure development Proposals, Plans and Reports are generated with adequately identified commercial considerations, impacts and milestones for deliveryEnsure work plans are aligned with business requirements and site projects, goals & objectivesDeliver key critical data for the identification and mitigation of process risks or failure mechanisms through trending and escalationProvide site wide technical expertise, key role in troubleshooting and lead key technical investigations / assessments, utilising critical trended data to support on time delivery of Quality InvestigationsSupport regulatory submissions by provision or review of technical reports and/or dataManage and track on time delivery of department owned Quality Management System actions and documentationEscalate deviations to compliance through senior site managementExperience Degree qualification or equivalent experience in biological sciences or related disciplineStrong GxP understanding and experienceStrong commercial awareness and demonstrable leadershipGood understanding of working with Biological systems, equipment and environmentsGood experience of protein chemistry and characterisationProcess / assay development experience of Biological systems, particularly viral productsGood experience of statistical data analysis and process trendingExperience of change management, lean systems and risk analysisSkills Excellent communication and team managementConcern for deliveryAbility to work in fast paced environment with changing business priorities, managing conflicts to prioritiesAnalytical thinkingTeam player with awareness of impact on people, process and systemsIf you have the relevant experience and are seeking your next exciting role where you can make a genuine difference apply now. To find out more contact Zoe Pindar-Ark Recommendations Alternatively, recommend someone you think is suitable. Compass Associates Ltd trading as Compass Life Sciences is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £200 worth of John Lewis Vouchers for each successful recommendation.