(Senior) Scientist Upstream Development

For our client in Noord-Holland we are looking for a (Senior) Scientist Upstream Development. As Scientist/Senior Scientist Upstream Development you will be working in the Process Development group which is part of the R&D department. You will be responsible for development upstream processes for adeno associated virus particles. Part of this responsibility is also the guidance of manufacturing in executing the production and purification of AAV development batches. In you function you will guide and train technical personnel in this area. Main purpose of Job Job Objectives and Responsibilities - Management of the departments Vector Development and Process Development - Design, organize, supervise and perform experimental work as needed for the advancement of the vector development projects - Ensuring that the developed vectors are within full regulatory compliance and compliant to scalable processes - Report progress of the assigned vector development projects to the management team and in scientific meetings - Supervise scientific personnel - Review individual performance, appraisal of direct reports - Coaching of direct reports with their (individual and team) performance - Actively give scientific input on all projects - Interact with QA department in order to ensure regulatory compliance for developed compounds and processes - Ensures that proper and correct documentation is kept - Contribute to company scientific reputation - Write patent applications / generate patentable findings - Planning and organizing of work - Performing experimental work - Reporting experimental work - Taking part in discussions for new experiments - Optimizing the daily routines in the development lab - Ensuring proper and correct documentation - If required: supporting the manufacturing team with the AAV production activities

 

- HBO degree (Biology, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Chemistry) or equivalent through experience with 3 years of experience in a biopharmaceutical organization; - Experience with GMP; - Good level reporting of quality documents (inc. deviation and change control reports); - Managerial skills; - Good planning and organizational skills; - Good organisational sensitivity - Good social skills - Proficient in Dutch an English, both oral and written - Ability to communicate in a friendly and clear manner - Knowledge of processes and procedures - Experience of operating in a confidential and sensitive manner - Pro-active attitude - Attention to detail

 

A challenging position. Do you have any further questions? Please contact Evelien Luijt on 06-11596826.