Project Manager Bioprocess Technology Solutions

Job DescriptionFor our animal health location in Boxmeer we are currently recruiting a**Project Manager Bioprocess Technology Solutions!****Welcome to the team**The global Bio Technology Solutions (BTS) team (~230 employees) drives and executes Bioprocess technology excellence in close alignment with their partners in R&D and Manufacturingtoensure robust product introductions, producttransfersand a reliable product supply to customers. BTS has considerableexpertisein viral cell culture, bacterial fermentation, downstream processing, purification, freeze drying and vaccine formulation. Theyare responsible forseed development, new product process development,validation/qualificationand commercialization of our animal health large vaccine pipeline. Our global Product Development Team (~75 employees) provides process development, and process improvement of the Large Molecule (LM) vaccine portfolio covering the discovery, pre-developmentand development phase as well as transfer from R&D to Manufacturing.**Purpose of the role**Reporting to one of the BTS Leads, youare responsible fordriving (part of) the LM process development of the R&D vaccine portfolio for all species in Europe. Projects have low to moderate complexity andcoverthe discovery, pre-development, development, transfer, regulatory,launchand post-launch phase. This role requires close collaboration with BTS, ATS, Quality departments and Manufacturing at different LM sites, R&D species teams, Discovery & Technology, Regulatory Affairs, Procurement, Global Supply Chain and Network Strategy.**Primary responsibilities*** Acts as a (Junior) project manager forone or more projectsand project teams. This includes, amongst other experimental planning, strategic and (inter)departmental alignment, budget oversight, issue and risk management, stakeholder management, objective setting and reporting.* Communication and knowledgeexchange between global BTS departments and between Global R&D and Manufacturing tooptimize knowledge andtechnology utilization andbenefitfrom synergies.* Writes Statements and Assessments, Subject Protocols / Memos / Reports, and Regulatory documents.* Follow external developments / trends in vaccine process development on specific focusareas.* Performs subject-related literature searches and publishes and presents technical papers to internal and externalaudiences.* Operational responsibility for development of (improved) processes on one or a couple of focus areas such as upstream, downstream, Vaccine Manufacturing, IPC, FPC, media, bacteriological, viral, monoclonal, expression system).* Recommends new areas of technology research anddevelopment.* Involved in resolving manufacturing and supply issues of our vaccine portfolio according to the needs ofManufacturing.* Is open to general tasks with the organization related to lab coordination and globalevents.* Manages interns and students.* Consultant of Global Supply Chain (GSC) management, business development and legal on theirexpertise.**Your****profile*** RelevantBSc/MSc/PhDeducation and/or experience* Familiarity andexpertisein laboratory operations.* Experience with either viral antigen production, bacterial antigen production (Upstream and Downstream processing) or vaccine manufacturing and relevant laboratorytechniques.* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently and make decisions in a constantly changing (international)environment.* Knowledge of and experience withGxPguidelinesis a plus* Understanding ofRegulatory/compliancerequirements.* Excellent command of the Englishlanguage.* Living within reasonable distance from Boxmeer.**What we offer**Our benefits are very competitive, and the summary below will give you an idea of what you can expect.* Competitive salary and a 3% year-end allowance.* 35,5 days of leave.* Attractive collective health care insurance package with considerable reduction rates.* Solid Pension Plan.* Annual bonus based on own and company performance.* Travel allowance for commuting.* Numerous training, coaching and e-learning modules for long term job opportunities and development.**For questions about this vacancy**Please send an email including the vacancy number and job title to the following email address: **RecruitmentNL@MSD.com****Required Skills:**Accountability, Analytical Chemistry, Business Development, Cell Cultures, Clinical Data Interpretation, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Detail-Oriented, Downstream Processing, Experimentation, High Resolution Mass Spectrometry (HRMS), Laboratory Techniques, Manufacturing, New Product Introduction Process, Stakeholder Management**Preferred Skills:**Current Employees applyCurrent Contingent Workers apply**Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully**

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