Location
geroldswil
Posted
June 14, 2026
Commute
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Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and handsβon Head of Upstream Processing (USP) to lead upstream development activities for recombinant protein production in a dynamic biotech environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and develop the USP team (scientists and technicians)
- Maintain a high level of training and scientific expertise within the team
- Mentor and support staff and actively support employee development
- Allocate and prioritize work within the team in alignment with the Head of Operations
- Provide scientific leadership in molecular biology, cell culture, and antibody expression
- Drive upstream process development for recombinant antibodies and complex antibody formats with excellent knowledge of cloning strategy, sequence design and DNA synthesis
- Establish scalable and robust USP workflows suitable for tech transfer and manufacturing
- Support business activities by proposing and reviewing USPβs...