About the job
Are you a leader in bioprocess development looking for your next challenge in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment?
This is a rare opportunity to lead a highly skilled and collaborative Downstream Processing (DSP) team focused on accelerating the development of life-changing biologics. In this role, you’ll shape technical strategy, lead cross-functional teams, and help bring cutting-edge medicines to market faster-while driving excellence in science and people development.
You’ll lead a 20+ strong team of downstream scientists and engineers working across a diverse range of biologics projects. With a strong focus on innovation and best-in-class process design, your role will combine strategic leadership, technical delivery, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver real impact.
If you’re looking to advance your career in a highly dynamic, mission-driven environment where your leadership will shape both people and processes-this is the role for you.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & People Development
- Lead and inspire a talented DSP team, cultivating a high-performance, collaborative culture.
- Mentor and develop staff through structured goal setting, 1:1s, training plans, and career progression frameworks.
- Manage recruitment, onboarding, and functional resource planning to ensure project success.
Project & Technical Delivery
- Ensure functional teams consistently deliver high-quality project outcomes aligned with technical and operational goals.
- Partner with technical leads and scientific advisors to enhance service offerings and improve delivery frameworks.
- Oversee DSP equipment scheduling, project prioritisation, and continuous technical improvements.
Strategic Vision & Innovation
- Drive strategic planning for the downstream function in collaboration with leadership and cross-functional partners.
- Contribute to CAPEX planning and support future-facing technology implementation.
Safety, Quality & Compliance
- Champion a culture of safety, quality, and compliance in all aspects of functional delivery.
- Ensure alignment with procedures, audits, training, and operational excellence.
Qualifications & Experience
- PhD + 3 years, or MSc + 5 years in biopharmaceutical process development, including team leadership.
- Proven track record in technical delivery of downstream/bioprocessing projects.
- Deep technical knowledge in downstream processing, biochemical engineering, process modelling, or related areas.
- Strong leadership and communication skills across cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
- Experience in strategic planning and functional capability building.
Why Join?
- Be part of a team working at the forefront of biopharma innovation.
- Lead impactful projects that accelerate the delivery of life-changing medicines.
- Thrive in a dynamic, agile environment where your ideas matter.
