(Immediate Start) Director, Upstream Manufacturing

Role: Director, Upstream ManufacturingLocation: Remote(must be based in the UK) - some travel to UK office andabroadCompany SummaryYou will have the opportunity to work forexciting growing global biotechnology company whos mission is toprovide essential medicines to patients in need. They have seentremendous growth across Europe and are currently seeking aDirector, Upstream Manufacturing.This person will be responsiblefor Upstream Manufacturing activities as well as bridgingdeveloping processes from research to GMP manufacturing activities.They are seeking an SME in Cell Culture who also has anunderstanding of downstream manufacturing.What you will do:Workwith development researchers to link and transfer selectedprocesses to CMO manufacturers. Responsibilities include cell linedevelopment and cell culture procedures transfer toCMOs.Technically review new upstream Master Batch Records foradherence to the Process Descriptions.Review executed UpstreamBatch Records for adherence to the Process Description and extractdata from the records into an electronic database foranalysis.Compile process development and GMP campaign data toanalyse cell culture performance, identify areas for improvement,and formulate experiments to improve theprocess.RequirementsMasters / PhD in Biochemistry, Chemistry, orlife science/engineering with appropriate biotechnologyexperienceExtensive experience in ProcessDevelopment/ManufacturingExperience with Technology Transfer fromone production site to another, GMP general upstream and downstreammanufacturing processes, process characterization, reviewing masterbatch records, with emphasis in upstream process developmentexperience.Experience in performing upstream activities in a GMPmanufacturing facilityThis is a fantastic company where you will bevery visible and influential.Please click ‘apply’ or contact MonaAzhari (Senior Recruiter) at Planet Pharma for more information:E: Planet PharmaPlanet Pharma is anAmerican parented Employment Business/Agency that provides globalstaffing services with its head-quarters in Chicago and our EMEAregional office located in Central London. We have investedsignificantly in creating a robust international platform thatenables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a currentnetwork of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a verystrong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering.Our specialistknowledge and close relationships with our clients and the widerindustry really makes us unique in our field. Just recently we wererecognized by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm,and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies forour commitment to excellence and service delivery. We haveextensive functional expertise including: Regulatory Affairs,Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinicaldevelopment, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs /Writing.We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business andAgency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualifiedcandidates regardless of their race, sex, disability,religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.