As the head of the Bioreactor Scale-Up team, you will have a pivotal role in setting the global vision and directions for the team and leveraging your expertise in modeling and simulation of cell culture processes to drive projects to success.
About the job
The Upstream Scale-Up team focuses on advanced modeling and simulation techniques to optimize and scale-up mammalian cell culture processes from customer requirements. Our unique internally developed bioreactor scaling model has received high recognition and acknowledgement within the global field of scale-up experts.
We offer a unique and exciting job, where you will be leading the upstream scale up team. You will ensure continuously development of the scaleup model and execute strategies for the scaling tool, be at the forefront of communication with customers around the world in relation to scaling of their processes. As no two clients are the same, you will get the chance to work with a broad range of biopharma companies. This will lay the foundation for continues innovation and improvement of the model.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage the strategic vision for the scale-up team
Align with global scale-up teams to ensure unified strategies.
Develop and execute methodologies for scaling cell culture processes from bench top to large scale bioreactors across various FDB network sites, ensuring optimal mass transfer and hydrodynamic conditions in bioreactors at production scale.
Collaborate with cross-site Process Development Teams to transition laboratory processes to pilot and production scale within our KojoX initiative.
Serve as the primary point of contact to customers in relation to scaling of their processes. Build close collaboration to understand their unique needs, prove expert guidance and tailored solutions, fostering strong relationships and ensuring clear communication.
Analyze data and identifying areas for process improvement for ongoing programs in the production pipeline.
Stay informed on the latest advancements in bioreactor design and simulation.
Qualifications and experience:
A Ph.D. or MS.c in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering or similar with minimum 10 years of industry experience within bioreactor scale-up modeling and simulation of cell culture processes.
Preferably at least 3 years of managerial experience within biopharmaceutical industry, but not required.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication skills for customer interaction and team collaboration.
Embrace the opportunity to build and lead a team that contributes to our mission of transforming healthcare through innovative solutions.
The Team & Department
At FUJIFILM Lifesciences Biotechnologies Denmark, you will be leading a scale-up team of dedicated and skilled modeling scientists, pushing the boundaries for bioreactor technology and process innovation
The scaleup team is part of the Upstream team within the process science (MSAT) group, where the culture promotes innovation and professional development. With over 70 members from more than 10 countries in Process Sciences, you will be part of a very dynamic and vibrant international organization.
The Company
FUJIFILM Biotechnologies is an industry-leading Biologics Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with locations in Hillerød, Denmark, Teesside, UK, RTP, North Carolina and College Station, Texas, USA. We use our skills, dedication, and ambition to enable impact for the world’s most innovative biotech and biopharma companies reimagining healthcare’s potential. We work across the entire lifecycle of our customers’ products – enabling success throughout. Every cure, vaccine, biologic, and advancement we contribute to starts with our people and our passion. We fuel one another’s passion, help accelerate progress, expand capabilities, strengthen innovation, and improve processes to improve lives.
We offer the chance to be part of a global workplace where passion, drive, and commitment are met with opportunities for professional and personal development. Deeply committed to diversity and inclusion, we ensure that everyone no matter their background or gender has an opportunity to develop. We take pride in enriching our communities, caring for our environment, and cultivating a world of opportunity for future generations.
We aim to foster a collaborative, innovative, and rewarding environment, where diverse perspectives and people come together united by a common purpose and shared values. We pursue our fullest potential as individual contributors and team members. We strive to be the employer of choice and offer a competitive compensation and benefit package.
FUJIFILM Biotechnologies Denmark (FDBD) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.
To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of FUJIFILM about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at FUJIFILM via email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of FUJIFILM, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by FUJIFILM for this requisition and a valid agreement with FUJIFILM is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the FUJIFILM agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.
Similar Jobs
What We Do
For over 30 years, FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnology’s mission has been advancing tomorrow’s medicine. As a CDMO, we work in partnership with the most innovative biopharma and biotech companies across the world who are reimagining healthcare’s potential. We help to accelerate their progress, expand their capabilities, streamline their processes, and strengthen their innovation. So when our customers’ potential cures, vaccines, biologics, and accomplishments make strides – or even become new realities for patients – we know our work, our manufacturing expertise, and our partnership helped make it happen. FDB isn’t simply a workplace. It’s a place of passion – a place of what we call Genki. A place where diverse perspectives and people come to life. Where opportunity for growth has no end. Where passion is followed, discovered, and nurtured. Where the energy is undeniable, enthusiasm is pervasive, and drive is infectious. All of our global locations burst with curiosity, inspiration, and extraordinary purpose. So as we continue to grow our teams, our global locations, and our capabilities, Genki will always be our cultural tie. That’s why we’re always looking for passionate, mission-driven people who want to commit their life’s work to enabling better outcomes for patients and their families. For a full listing of jobs that will propel, inspire, and fulfill you, please visit: fujifilmdiosynth.com/careers/ We created this space on LinkedIn to give people a window into work and culture at FDB. We’re highlighting employees’ passion, current openings, and why it’s never been a more exciting time to join FDB.
