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VAVaxcyte

Staff Engineer, Drug Substance, MSAT(m/w/x)

Visp
Full-timeOn-siteSenior

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

  • EnglishBusiness Fluent

Tools & Technologies

  • DOE
  • GMP

Benefits

Competitive Pay

  • Equity component
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