Associate Director, Process Development Lead, Tech Ops — CSL Behring
- Location
- Bern
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 21 days ago
Role overview
The Process Development Lead is a key leadership role within Technical Operations, responsible for leading global process development teams and driving the development, optimization, and implementation of robust and scalable manufacturing processes for plasma-derived biotherapeutics.
This role combines strong people leadership, technical expertise, and strategic execution to deliver early- to late-stage development programs, lifecycle management activities, and innovation initiatives aligned with CSL’s product portfolio and Quality by Design (QbD) principles.
- The Process Development Lead is a key leadership role within Technical Operations, responsible for leading global process development teams and driving the development, optimization, and implementation of robust and scalable manufacturing processes for plasma-derived biotherapeutics.
- This role combines strong people leadership, technical expertise, and strategic execution to deliver early- to late-stage development programs, lifecycle management activities, and innovation initiatives aligned with CSL’s product portfolio and Quality by Design (QbD) principles.
- Main Responsibilities & Accountabilities
- Accountable for the development and execution of short- to mid-term strategies for drug substance process development, including new product introduction and lifecycle management activities
- & Experience Required
- Extensive experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical industry, or relevant academic environment
Main responsibilities
- Main Responsibilities & Accountabilities
- Accountable for the development and execution of short- to mid-term strategies for drug substance process development, including new product introduction and lifecycle management activities
- Provide technical and project leadership for process development activities from pre-clinical stage through product launch across the plasma-derived portfolio
- Lead process development for major manufacturing changes to unit operations, ensuring robust, scalable, and compliant processes
- Drive the assessment, selection, and implementation of innovative technologies to improve process performance, scalability, and product quality
- Promote and embed a Quality by Design (QbD) development approach, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations and internal standards
- Act as a change agent to advance new ways of working, including adoption of advanced manufacturing and digital approaches
- Lead Process Development execution activities and ensure alignment with project governance and portfolio priorities
- Ensure preparation, review, and approval of high-quality technical documentation and regulatory submissions
- Collaborate closely with Process Engineering, Manufacturing, and other stakeholders to ensure effective scale-up, technology transfer, and facility fit assessments
Key requirements
- & Experience Required
- Extensive experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical industry, or relevant academic environment
- 10+ years of relevant experience in process development, manufacturing, or related fields
- Proven experience leading teams and managing complex, cross-functional programs
- Strong scientific background in drug substance process development, particularly for biologics or plasma-derived products
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams in a global, matrixed environment
- Experience across early- to late-stage development, including scale-up, tech transfer, and regulatory submissions
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills
- Experience working in multicultural, international environments About CSL Behring
- CSL Behring is a global biotherapeutics leader driven by our promise to save lives.
- Focused on serving patients’ needs by using the latest technologies, we discover, develop and deliv
Company and context
- Drive talent development, succession planning, and capability building within the organization
- Foster a high-performance culture focused on scientific excellence, collaboration, and accountability
- Ensure execution of development activities in alignment with project timelines, quality standards, and regulatory requirements
- Drive continuous improvement of processes, tools, and ways of working within the function
- Ensure compliance with GMP, internal procedures, and regulatory expectations
Additional details
- Qualifications & Experience
- Experience working in multicultural, international environments
Notes and original content
- About CSL Behring
Questions about this listing
What salary does CSL Behring offer for this role?
CSL Behring lists CHF 94'500 - 143'000 gross per year for this position in Bern. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does CSL Behring offer?
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