Director Downstream Process Development

We are partnered with a rapidly expanding CDMO based in Basel who have had a phenomenal investment into their company so they will double their headcount over the next year leaving room for quick progression within the company. They are looking for a director to head their DSP group in the process development of biopharmaceuticals. 

Job description:

• Leading the complete DSP Team responsible for Process Development
• You will have a team of 3 managers below you each with 4 team members leading a team of 12-15 total.
• Prove leadership for developing next-generation DSP bio-solutions portfolio and platforms for the pharmaceutical industry
• Actively support the yearly budgeting process for growth investments
• Providing in-depth downstream processing expertise to the team and actively engaging in trouble shooting activities
• Organizing asset and personnel resources
• Representing the DSP Team in client meetings
• Supporting Sales and Project Management in realizing new customer projects
• Working on internal projects for continuously improving DSP development strategy
• Reporting to the Vice President Biopharmaceutical Development

Qualification and skills: 

• Master or PhD in Biotechnology, Biochemistry or Biology
• Minimum 10 years´ experience in purification of proteins
• Minimum 7 years´ industry experience in DSP process development of biopharmaceuticals (e.g. mAbs, bispecifics, fusion proteins, blood factors)
• Proven capabilities in leading employees
• Experiences in automated purification systems, continuous manufacturing, process characterization and process validation favorable
• Empathic and solution oriented personality with sound communication skills and proven leadership experience
• Proven capabilities in working in interdisciplinary teams
• Excellent English skills, German skills favorable

Our offer:

• Permanent employment
• Flexible working hours
• Corporate Fitness program
• Personal development based on individual capabilities
• Broad insight in various areas of development and manufacturing
• Corporate culture built on recognition, respect and empathy