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Job Description
An amazing opportunity has arisen for a Senior Specialist Microbiology Virology in our Micro Analytical Sciences team. This team scientifically supports the microbiological laboratories in the commercial production sites for vaccines, biologics, and small molecules. The team plays a crucial role in supporting the transfer, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management of microbiological test methods (including equipment) for all modalities, encompassing compendial, non-compendial, and alternative microbiological methods.
Responsibilities include:
1. Managing several microbiological/virological methods, acting as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), supporting transfer, regulatory interactions, and training.
2. Ensuring proper introduction and qualification of methods during transfer processes, overseeing complex products globally, and facilitating SME involvement.
3. Supporting evaluation, development, and validation of alternative microbiological technologies like Rapid Microbiology Methods.
4. Providing technical and scientific support for microbiological studies and investigations, including travel as required (at least 20%).
5. Serving as the point of contact for microbiological methods at production sites and acting as a global method owner.
6. Coaching team members and taking a senior leadership role within the team.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s degree (Level 8) required; Master’s preferred or equivalent experience.
2. Minimum of 8 years’ experience in pharmaceutical microbiology/virology.
3. Strong project management and leadership skills.
4. Experience working with multidisciplinary global teams.
5. Broad knowledge of manufacturing, analytical development, validation, microbiology, and virology.
6. Proactive, innovative, and able to lead problem-solving initiatives.
7. Knowledge of GMP, regulatory, and quality guidelines.
8. Excellent analytical and technical skills.
We are committed to 'Inventing for Life' and embracing diversity. We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid models. If you are ready to innovate and meet healthcare challenges, please apply today.
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