Senior Scientist, Technical Project Lead — CSL Behring
NewCHF 94'500 - 143'000
CSL Behring · Bern (BE)
- Location
- Bern
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
SalaryCHF 94'500 - 143'000
Role overview
- Lead end-to-end technical projects across technology transfers, product lifecycle management, and continuous improvement initiatives for assigned products and external manufacturing partners.
- Develop and execute robust Project Execution Plans by translating technical implementation strategies into actionable project plans with clear milestones, timelines, resource requirements, and deliverables.
- Lead cross-functional project teams consisting of technical experts from multiple disciplines and external manufacturing partners to ensure successful project execution.
- Support project governance by proactively managing timelines, budgets, risks, issues, dependencies, KPIs, and project reporting.
- Prepare governance documentation, business cases, decision papers, and escalation packages to support timely and effective decision-making.
- Act as the primary technical interface towards Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) and external partners throughout project execution.
- Foster strong collaboration through proactive stakeholder engagement, effective communication, and alignment across internal functions and external partners.
- Support technical due diligence activities, manufacturing site assessments, and the evaluation of alternative manufacturing and sourcing strategies for APIs, drug products, starting materials, and raw materials.
- Provide on-site support at manufacturing facilities during key project phases to monitor progress, facilitate implementation, and resolve technical challenges.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree (or equivalent) in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related discipline.
- Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end technical projects across technology transfers, product lifecycle management, and continuous improvement initiatives for assigned products and external manufacturing partners.
Main responsibilities
- Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end technical projects across technology transfers, product lifecycle management, and continuous improvement initiatives for assigned products and external manufacturing partners.
- Develop and execute robust Project Execution Plans by translating technical implementation strategies into actionable project plans with clear milestones, timelines, resource requirements, and deliverables.
- Lead cross-functional project teams consisting of technical experts from multiple disciplines and external manufacturing partners to ensure successful project execution.
- Support project governance by proactively managing timelines, budgets, risks, issues, dependencies, KPIs, and project reporting.
- Prepare governance documentation, business cases, decision papers, and escalation packages to support timely and effective decision-making.
Company and context
- Act as the primary technical interface towards Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) and external partners throughout project execution.
- Foster strong collaboration through proactive stakeholder engagement, effective communication, and alignment across internal functions and external partners.
- Support technical due diligence activities, manufacturing site assessments, and the evaluation of alternative manufacturing and sourcing strategies for APIs, drug products, starting materials, and raw materials.
- Provide on-site support at manufacturing facilities during key project phases to monitor progress, facilitate implementation, and resolve technical challenges. Skills & Experience Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree (or equivalent) in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience leading technical projects within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, or related industry.
- Experience in leading technology transfers, product/process transfers, lifecycle management, and/or continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong project management capabilities with the ability to independently lead complex, cross-functional projects from initiation through completion.
- Self-driven, proactive, and able to take ownership in a dynamic environment.
- Excellent collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Additional details
- Provide on-site support at manufacturing facilities during key project phases to monitor progress, facilitate implementation, and resolve technical challenges. Minimum Requirements
- Willingness to travel internationally as required.
- Experience working in an international, multicultural environment.
- German is considered an advantage.
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Notes and original content
- Provide on-site support at manufacturing facilities during key project phases to monitor progress, facilitate implementation, and resolve technical challenges.
- Skills & Experience
- Minimum Requirements
- Fluent in English;
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