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Staff Engineer, Drug Substance, MSAT(m/w/x)
GMP manufacturing of protein-polysaccharide conjugate Drug Substances for vaccine portfolio. Statistical analysis using DOE planning and control charts required. Equity component, collaboration with 8 departments.
Requirements
- PhD in Bio/Chemical Engineering or Microbiology/Chemistry/Biochemistry with 9+ years Pharma/Biotech experience, or Master’s degree with 12+ years Pharma/Biotech experience
- Statistical thinking and data analysis capability
- Vaccine manufacturing operations experience preferred
- Drug Substance Manufacturing under GMP regulations
- Understanding of Quality systems
- Drug Substance manufacturing equipment specification and qualification preferred
- Scientific or technological (process engineering) background
- Hands-on experience with biochemical reaction, product recovery, and purification processes
- Commercial manufacturing experience preferred
- Deep knowledge of protein‑polysaccharide conjugation principles
- Understanding of CQAs and analytical characterization relevant to conjugates
- Sound knowledge of product recovery unit operations
- Sound knowledge of purification unit operations
- Troubleshooting equipment/technology and process
- Adept at FMEA
- Excellent analytic skills
- Experience in Investigations and CAPAs preferred
- Facility fit assessment, facility start-up, technology transfer, process validation, and scale-down studies implementing DOE desired
- Interpersonal and leadership skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Experience with Cross-Functional teams
- Managing direct reports
- Technical leadership skills
- Project management skills
- Fluency in spoken and written English highly preferred
Tasks
- Collaborate with program management, process development, quality, facilities, regulatory, finance, logistics, clinical supply, and CMO/supplier management.
- Ensure GMP manufacturing of protein-polysaccharide conjugate Drug Substances for Vaxcyte’s vaccine portfolio.
- Conduct statistical analysis using DOE planning, process capability, control charts, CPV trending, and data visualization.
- Oversee CMO service providers for commercial readiness, process validation, and commercial manufacturing campaigns.
- Participate in technology transfer, equipment/technology procurement, qualification, late-stage process characterization, and process validation.
- Conduct deviation and deficiency investigations and troubleshooting.
- Plan, design, execute, and document DS manufacturing process investigations and CAPAs.
- Drive continuous improvement and change management in DS manufacturing processes through technological innovation and first principles.
- Select new CMOs and suppliers.
- Leverage literature, industry/regulatory guidance, and practical experience to influence CMC strategies.
- Recommend and implement new technology to advance knowledge and productivity.
- Author and review technical reports, manufacturing documents, regulatory submissions, and publications.
- Present at department, project team, and senior management meetings; may present externally at scientific conferences.
- Support CMOs during health authority inspections and ensure follow-up on observations or recommendations.
Work Experience
- 9 years
Education
- Doctoral / PhD
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- DOE
- GMP
Benefits
Competitive Pay
- Equity component
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GMP manufacturing of protein-polysaccharide conjugate Drug Substances for vaccine portfolio. Statistical analysis using DOE planning and control charts required. Equity component, collaboration with 8 departments.
Requirements
- PhD in Bio/Chemical Engineering or Microbiology/Chemistry/Biochemistry with 9+ years Pharma/Biotech experience, or Master’s degree with 12+ years Pharma/Biotech experience
- Statistical thinking and data analysis capability
- Vaccine manufacturing operations experience preferred
- Drug Substance Manufacturing under GMP regulations
- Understanding of Quality systems
- Drug Substance manufacturing equipment specification and qualification preferred
- Scientific or technological (process engineering) background
- Hands-on experience with biochemical reaction, product recovery, and purification processes
- Commercial manufacturing experience preferred
- Deep knowledge of protein‑polysaccharide conjugation principles
- Understanding of CQAs and analytical characterization relevant to conjugates
- Sound knowledge of product recovery unit operations
- Sound knowledge of purification unit operations
- Troubleshooting equipment/technology and process
- Adept at FMEA
- Excellent analytic skills
- Experience in Investigations and CAPAs preferred
- Facility fit assessment, facility start-up, technology transfer, process validation, and scale-down studies implementing DOE desired
- Interpersonal and leadership skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Experience with Cross-Functional teams
- Managing direct reports
- Technical leadership skills
- Project management skills
- Fluency in spoken and written English highly preferred
Tasks
- Collaborate with program management, process development, quality, facilities, regulatory, finance, logistics, clinical supply, and CMO/supplier management.
- Ensure GMP manufacturing of protein-polysaccharide conjugate Drug Substances for Vaxcyte’s vaccine portfolio.
- Conduct statistical analysis using DOE planning, process capability, control charts, CPV trending, and data visualization.
- Oversee CMO service providers for commercial readiness, process validation, and commercial manufacturing campaigns.
- Participate in technology transfer, equipment/technology procurement, qualification, late-stage process characterization, and process validation.
- Conduct deviation and deficiency investigations and troubleshooting.
- Plan, design, execute, and document DS manufacturing process investigations and CAPAs.
- Drive continuous improvement and change management in DS manufacturing processes through technological innovation and first principles.
- Select new CMOs and suppliers.
- Leverage literature, industry/regulatory guidance, and practical experience to influence CMC strategies.
- Recommend and implement new technology to advance knowledge and productivity.
- Author and review technical reports, manufacturing documents, regulatory submissions, and publications.
- Present at department, project team, and senior management meetings; may present externally at scientific conferences.
- Support CMOs during health authority inspections and ensure follow-up on observations or recommendations.
Work Experience
- 9 years
Education
- Doctoral / PhD
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- DOE
- GMP
Benefits
Competitive Pay
- Equity component
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About the Company
Vaxcyte
Industry
Pharmaceuticals
Description
Vaxcyte is a clinical-stage vaccine innovation company engineering high-fidelity vaccines to protect humankind from bacterial diseases.
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