Head of Upstream Processing (USP)

We are seeking an experienced and hands‑on Head of Upstream Processing (USP) to lead upstream development activities for recombinant protein production in a dynamic biotech environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and develop the USP team (scientists and technicians)
• Maintain a high level of training and scientific expertise within the team
• Mentor and support staff and actively support employee development
• Allocate and prioritize work within the team in alignment with the Head of Operations
• Provide scientific leadership in molecular biology, cell culture, and antibody expression
• Drive upstream process development for recombinant antibodies and complex antibody formats with excellent knowledge of cloning strategy, sequence design and DNA synthesis
• Establish scalable and robust USP workflows suitable for tech transfer and manufacturing
• Support business activities by proposing and reviewing USP‑s...