Manager, Bioreactor Process Development (all genders)

Job Title: Manager Bioreactor Process Development

Location: Toulouse
Department: Process and Product Design
Reports To: Senior Manager Bioreactor Process Development

About Us: this is who we are

At Just Evotec Biologics we believe that curiosity is the spark that drives innovation and success. As a forward-thinking team we thrive on challenging the status quo learning from each other and pushing the boundaries of whats possible. Were on a mission to create a place where curiosity isnt just encouragedits celebrated.

Are you someone who asks questions seeks answers and isnt afraid to go deeper #BeCUREious with us and see where your curiosity can take you!

The Role: Your challenge in our journey

Were looking for a passionate and curious Manager Bioreactor Process Development to join our team. If youre excited by new challenges solving complex problems and learning every step of the way you might just be the perfect this role youll have the opportunity to drive impactful projects collaborate with bright minds and explore uncharted territories.

As a Manager Bioreactor Process Development at Just Evotec Biologics youll have the freedom to ask the hard questions think outside the box and find creative solutions that push us forward. Its a role where your curiosity will fuel both your personal growth and the success of the team.

What Youll Do:

• Lead a diverse group of scientists responsible for development and tech transfer of early and late-stage (characterization and validation) upstream perfusion/intensified fed-batch processes for biotherapeutics manufacturing as well as technology development projects.

• Prepare and run bench-scale bioreactors and bioreactor-related equipment (controllers pumps autoclaves etc.). This may include but not limited to build and autoclave bioreactor parts and assemblies as well as assisting with bench-scale bioreactor operations (daily sampling and analytics inoculation activities run preparation and troubleshooting).

• Serve as a functional area lead for platform or complex client early-stage (FIH) and late-stage Process Characterization (PC) projects as well as technology development projects.

• Serve as an internal technical resource for cGMP manufacturing and Process Design as well as a resource and subject matter expert for external clients and partners for cell culture and bioreactor processes (small scale models process transfer and scale up).

• Communicate experimental plans and data to teams and clients clearly and effectively including communicating scientific information to a diverse set of audiences including external clients vendors and technology development collaborators.

• Independently design execute and analyze statistically designed experiments (DOE).

• Author SOPs reports and slides which summarize organize and interpret experiment results with review by appropriate team members.

• Train mentor and supervise junior staff and interns.

• Potential for weekend work and being on-call for critical bioreactor runs.

Who You Are:

• Expert in bioreactor cell culture and perfusion technology development and tech as well ass CMC sections authoring for regulatory filings.

• Experienced in Biosimilar development

• Experienced with commercial process development process characterization and validation.

• Expert in design of experiments (DOE) and statistical analysis.

• Experienced with high throughput cell culture (e.g. HT assays robotics such as Ambr systems lab automation or multi-omic data) is a plus.

Pluses

• Experienced analyzing data in tools such as JMP R or Python.

• General understanding of cell biology fluid dynamics and biotransport as well as knowledge in other functional areas (downstream purification and analytical sciences).

• General understanding of circuits (grounding power signal etc.).

• Experienced working in a cGMP or clean room setting (this job is non-GMP but knowledge of GMP is helpful for process/tech transfer activities).

• Masters in engineering Biochemistry Biology or related field with 8 years of experience or Ph.D. in Engineering Biochemistry Biology or related field with 6 years of experience.

• Proficient in both verbal and written English is essential.

• Available to work on weekends and evenings when required.

Why Join Us:

• Growth Opportunities: Were a company that believes in continuous learning and development. Whether its professional courses mentorship or new projects well help you grow.

• Flexible Work Environment: We offer flexible work options to help you balance your professional and personal life.

• Inclusive Culture: Were committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment where everyones voice is valued and curiosity is encouraged.

• Innovative Projects: Youll have the chance to work on groundbreaking initiatives and cutting-edge technology in an atmosphere where your curiosity is the key to success.

• A Place for Big Ideas: We dont just talk about thinking outside the boxwe throw the box away. If youve got ideas we want to hear them.

Are You Still Curious

If youve read this far then chances are youve got a curious mindjust like us. So what are you waiting for Take the leap and apply today. We cant wait to see where your curiosity leads youand how it will shape the future of Just Evotec Biologics.

Let your curiosity guide your career#BeCUREious and explore the endless possibilities at Just Evotec Biologics !

FR : Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversit Evotec tudie comptences gales toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap.

ENG : In the frame of our Diversity policy Evotec considers with equal competences all applications including people with disabilities.