Senior Biologics and Vaccines Operations Lead

Vor 2 Tagen

Luzern, Luzern, Schweiz Merck Vollzeit

Biologics and Vaccines Operations Lead Job Summary

We are looking for a seasoned Biologics and Vaccines Operations Lead to join our team in this role. This individual will be responsible for managing regional teams and providing technical guidance and oversight to our external network of CMO partnerships across biologics and vaccines (Drug Substance and Drug Product) for both commercial and pipeline products within the EU region, and other regions as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Lead technical transfers of pipeline and in-line products to new and established CMO partnerships.
  • Ensure efficient and effective resolution of complex investigations, sustained robust process performance, and continuous improvement.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including quality, regulatory, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.

Requirements

  1. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science is required.
  2. An advanced degree in Engineering, Science, or Business is preferred:
  • Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in life sciences or equivalent with twelve (12) years of relevant experience
  • Master of Science (MS) Degree in life sciences or equivalent with ten (10) years of relevant experience
  • PhD in life sciences or equivalent with eight (8) years of relevant experience

Skill Requirements

  • Technical Expertise in Vaccines Drug Product Technical Operations, with a demonstrated track record of applying scientific, technical knowledge and problem-solving approaches to deliver business results.
  • Experience in Live Virus Vaccine. Direct technical leadership experience in leading a technical Transfer of a large molecule Drug Product program.
  • Organizational management and experience building lean and agile teams Understanding of cost levers driving productivity and process improvements.
  • Ability to solve complex problems and create solutions that drive value. Ability to drive technical excellence by modeling and teaching scientific problem-solving approaches to team and peers, and leveraging network capabilities and expertise.

Preferred Experience and Skills Desired

  • Experience across Vial and Syringe filling, along with experience in Lyophilization.
  • Green belt or demonstrated Lean Six Sigma track record. Experience in complex international environment with matrix organization structures is preferred.
  • Creative, innovative, thinks outside of the box, self-motivated, applies problem-solving skills, and solid base in engineering fundamentals and process troubleshooting is preferred.

Travel Requirements: 25-50% for partner assignments outside of primary location.

Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid

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