Head of MSAT - Spain (on-site) - CDMO Biologics
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CDC are partnering with a well known pharma company with a growing and successful CDMO division, focused on delivering end-to-end development and manufacturing solutions. The organisation provides integrated capabilities across microbial and mammalian manufacturing, analytical development and testing, aseptic fill-finish, and packaging services for biotech and pharmaceutical partners worldwide.
As part of its continued growth, they are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of MSAT to lead technical transfer, process support, and manufacturing science activities across its biologics and sterile manufacturing operations.
The Head of MSAT will provide technical leadership across manufacturing operations and client programs, ensuring robust process performance, successful technology transfers, process validation, and continuous improvement initiatives across microbial, mammalian, fill-finish, packaging, and analytical service platforms.
Responsibilities
Lead the MSAT function across microbial, mammalian, fill-finish, packaging, and analytical operations
Oversee tech transfer activities from clients and internal development teams into GMP manufacturing
Provide scientific and technical support for commercial manufacturing campaigns
Drive process validation, process characterisation, and continued process verification activities
Support scale-up and process optimisation initiatives to improve efficiency, robustness, and productivity
Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, QA, QC, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Regulatory teams
Serve as a key technical contact for CDMO clients throughout project execution
Lead investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective/preventive actions related to process performance
Establish and monitor KPIs for process performance, transfer success, and operational excellence
Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing MSAT team
Support regulatory inspections, audits, and client visits as the technical SME for manufacturing processes
Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with business growth and operational scalability
Requirements
Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Biology, xsgfvud Pharmacy, or related scientific discipline
Significant experience within biologics manufacturing, MSAT, technical operations, or process sciences in a GMP environment
Proven leadership experience within a CDMO, biotech, or pharmaceutical organisation
Strong technical expertise across mammalian cell culture, microbial fermentation, aseptic fill-finish, biologics manufacturing or analytical and process characterisation
Deep understanding of GMP regulations, process validation, and technology transfer activities
Experience supporting client-facing CDMO operations preferred
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Fluent English & Spanish required
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