Senior Director Cell Therapy Process Platform Implementation

Company: Bayer
Location: Berkeley
Posted on: January 23, 2023

Job Description:

At Bayer we're visionaries, driven to solve the world's toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none' is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We're doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining 'impossible'. There are so many reasons to join us. If you're hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there's only one choice.Senior Director Cell Therapy Process Platform Implementation -YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe primary responsibilities of this role, Senior Director Cell Therapy Process Platform Implementation, are to: Set and lead the strategic vision for the next generation Cell Therapy Process Platform, in alignment with the Global Biologics extended Leadership Team and line management;Lead and manage a global matrix team of Senior Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and Managers to deliver a Cell Therapy Process Platform within the context of a wider team, collectively defining the Chemistry Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) environment (quality and regulatory framework) along with the process and equipment platforms;Design a modular and flexible Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) ready Cell Therapy industrialization process platform, end to end, from cell bank management to administration, tailored for robust and efficient commercial supply of adherent and suspension cultures in the allogenic cell therapy space to define the overall Cell and Gene Therapy industrialization concept, focused on the design of the process platform to demonstrate technical and commercial feasibility of Computer Topography (CT) industrialization for relevant cell systems in a technical setting;Set, align and track targets of multiple workstreams, agile resource allocation, resolve critical topics and escalate if needed;Drive results and report progress and decision needs to Steering Committee and major stakeholders;Develop and align roadmap to apply platform for specific pipeline assets.WHO YOU AREYour success will be driven by your demonstration of our life values, more specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:Required qualifications:PhD or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a life science or engineering discipline (bio or chemical engineering, biotechnology, etc.);Maintain significant experience in the biologics process and technology development, especially in Cell Therapy;Demonstrate long-term working experience in a leading role within pharmaceutical industry with significant experience (minimum five years) in Cell Therapy process and technology development;Support a proven track record in leading and managing large global projects and teams (in both capital and non-capital projects as well as in stage gate and agile execution mode) with a series of internal and external partners;Outstanding stakeholder management and engagement skills;Demonstrate knowledge of GMP requirements and experience in both technical and project management disciplines in CMC development and manufacturing of pharmaceutical products;Keep a solid understanding of general business principles and procedures;Continue strong communication and negotiation skills with high level conflict resolution skills;Able to motivate an entire team through an organizational change process;Instill company vision, values and beliefs in others through example;Uphold fluency in English, fluency in German is not required but it would be highly valued;Relocation assistance is available.Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $194,700 to $292,098. - Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). - Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.. - This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant's location, market data/ranges, an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.YOUR APPLICATIONBayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Science for a better life, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.
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Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below. -IMPORTANT NOTE for POTENTIAL US CANDIDATES: Bayer expects its employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Bayer active employees are also expected to disclose their vaccination status and if fully vaccinated, provide proof of vaccination status to Occupational Medicine. Bayer defines fully vaccinated in alignment with CDC which is two weeks after completing the two-dose vaccine regimen or two weeks after completing the one-dose regimen. Additionally, Bayer employees are also required to comply with state, local and customer requirements.Location:United States : California : Berkeley - - -Division:Pharmaceuticals - -Reference Code:723466Contact UsEmail:hrop_usa@bayer.com

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