We are seeking an experienced and hands‑on 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 USP‑specific components in customer quotations when required
Continuously assess state‑of‑the‑art technologies and scientific developments
Promote scientific excellence by identifying and initiating suitable development projects
Ensure scientific standards, documentation quality, and compliance with internal procedures
Define USP process steps, associated SOPs, and work instructions together with the team
Lead the prevention and resolution of quality defects in production within the area of USP
Ensure proper functionality, maintenance, and qualification status of equipment within USP
Manage cross‑functional projects and coordinate activities across departments
Collaborate closely with DSP and project management teams
QUALIFICATIONS
MSc or PhD in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, or a related field
Several years of industry experience in upstream processing of biologics, ideally antibodies
Strong expertise in antibody formats and recombinant protein expression
Deep knowledge of molecular biology techniques and mammalian cell culture systems
Proven leadership experience managing scientific teams
Hands‑on, pragmatic, and solution‑oriented mindset
Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills
Experience in small biotech or startup environments is highly desirable
Fluency in English and/or German
ABOUT EVITRIA
evitria is specialized in CHO‑based transient expression of antibodies (including bispecifics and fusion proteins). With a track record of more than 140,000 successful antibody production runs for our clients, we offer fast and reliable project execution at high quality standards.
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