Technology Transfer Specialist (m/f/d)
The Biotech facility integrates cutting-edge technologies into the early-stage clinical pipeline, refining these innovations for late-stage program inclusion and commercial launch. By blending advanced technology with a dynamic, activity-based workspace, the facility fosters seamless connection and collaboration across teams and functions. Schachen Biotech specializes in Biologics Drug Substance manufacturing for Early Phase Clinical Supply and implements technological innovations into its pipeline.
This facility operates in a multi-product mode, which requires the flexibility to adapt to the evolving demands of clinical and commercial biologics-based medicines. Our multi-product strategy for Technology Transfer and Facility Fit enables rapid and agile product launches.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Technology Transfer Specialist (m/f/d) to join our Manufacturing Operations team full-time, reporting to the Technology Transfer Lead. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting New Product Introduction and contribute significantly to the evolving site tech transfer strategy.
The Technology Transfer Specialist (m/f/d) will act as a Change Champion, driving the introduction of new products, digitization, and innovative approaches to work.
Key Responsibilities
Bring your energy, knowledge, and innovative spirit to execute the following:
- Assist in the development and shaping of the tech transfer program.
- Collaborate with the team and stakeholders to produce GMP documents related to tech transfer, including risk assessments, deviations, investigations, change controls, batch records, and sampling plans.
- Maintain and update information from Development using various digital tools such as COMET SAP, MES, and DeltaV.
- Oversee the new program introduction schedule to ensure tasks are executed on time and with a right-first-time approach.
- Participate in various teams as a tech transfer representative.
- Manage small projects with moderate resource requirements, risks, and complexities.
- Support the development of process descriptions, process models, facility fits, and other tech transfer-related documents for continuous and fed-batch processes.
- Contribute to designing and implementing best practices in tech transfer.
- Assist in developing innovative business solutions that reduce overall effort and risk, facilitating rapid product launches toward achieving “one-click” tech transfer.
- Provide feedback and propose optimization opportunities for existing tech transfer processes based on lessons learned.
- Write and maintain bills of materials (BOMs), batch records (EBRs), and standard operating procedures/work instructions (SOPs/WIs).
- Demonstrate excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills while collaborating effectively within global and interdisciplinary teams.
- Exhibit a commitment to continuous learning, improvement, and development, approaching problems from innovative perspectives.
- Support the aggregation of process-related knowledge for centralized knowledge management.
- Embody a safety-first mindset by adhering to Safety, Health, and Environment guidelines, striving toward company safety and environmental goals.
- Ensure the highest quality, compliance, and safety standards.
Required Qualifications
- A degree in a relevant field (Science/Technical).
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in the relevant industry.
- Familiarity with Unit Operations for mAb manufacturing.
- Basic project management knowledge.
- Proficiency in creating and managing documents required for manufacturing (BOM, Batch Sheets, DeltaV).
- Experience with automated/digital systems (DeltaV, MES, eVal, SAP COMET).
- Experience managing small projects with cross-functional teams.
- Working knowledge of cGMP regulations.
- Understand the general principles of New Product Introduction (Tech Transfer).
Preferred Experience and Skills
- Proficiency in verbal and written communication skills in English (B1); German is desirable.
- Experience in a GMP-regulated biological drug substance manufacturing environment, ideally with single-use systems.
- Ability to analyze complex situations and exhibit practical problem-solving capabilities.
- Familiarity with risk assessment processes.
- Experience with automation systems in manufacturing processes.
- Able to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
About Us
Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is committed to being the most trusted supplier of biopharmaceuticals globally. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, form a reliable global manufacturing network dedicated to delivering high-quality, dependable supplies to customers and patients consistently.
The Werthenstein BioPharma site in Schachen conducts cutting-edge research, develops and analyzes new biological agents, and supplies clinical trial products for global studies. It is also home to one of our global forensic laboratories, where we rigorously monitor our products throughout the supply chain to ensure security and safety for our patients.
With over 1,000 employees across three sites in Switzerland, our company is a leading biopharmaceutical firm. The headquarters are located in Lucerne, and we operate a global innovation and development hub in Zurich, along with facilities for global clinical trial medicines and a forensic laboratory in Schachen (Canton Lucerne). We conduct around 40 clinical trials annually, focusing on therapeutic areas such as oncology, infectious diseases, and cardiovascular conditions. Our extensive portfolio includes vaccines for various age groups and positions us as a leader in veterinary medicine.
We are proud to be recognized as a “Top Employer Switzerland” and “Top Employer Europe,” demonstrating our commitment to our employees and the surrounding community.
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