Overview
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United Kingdom, Cambridge
Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. This role is part of our Research team in Cambridge, UK, where you will contribute to modern advancements in therapeutic proteins and biologics.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead technical initiatives for scientific project teams to shorten cell line development timelines, improve efficiency, and enhance clone-fit using innovative techniques.
* Directly manage a team of scientists, fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment.
* Integrate diverse scientific ideas into novel concepts with support from business units and operations.
* Plan and implement ambitious innovation projects, proactively managing uncertainties.
* Establish and maintain outstanding working relationships with key functional partners.
* Ensure rigorous scientific standards are met, incorporating GMP requirements into project development.
* Maintain accurate and timely records to the highest quality standards for self and team.
* Prepare high-quality technical analyses and reports for internal and external use.
* Drive decision-making through timely and effective communication across all levels.
* Share projects with internal collaborators and at external events.
* Motivate and support the team to continuously improve and excel in their roles.
* Ensure the work environment is efficient for team performance and achieving results.
Key requirements
* Ph.D. degree or M.Sc. or equivalent experience with relevant industrial or academic background.
* Proven project leadership and line management experience.
* Experience managing mammalian cell line development initiatives, preferably including automated cell line screening within an R&D environment.
* Extensive knowledge of CHO cell culture optimization, transfection, single cell isolation (preferably using Beacon optofluidic technology), clonal expansion, and small-scale bioreactors (e.g., Ambr15).
* Enthusiastic and motivated to tackle and solve exceptionally challenging problems.
* Demonstrated track record of delivering high-impact projects within time and quality constraints.
* Strong communication abilities, capable of operating autonomously or collaboratively within a team.
* Capacity to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams to facilitate technology transfer and promote commercialization.
* In-depth understanding of the competition and IP landscape relevant to the project.
* Ability to identify IP threats and opportunities within active projects and areas of expertise.
* Experience with directed evolution and automated screening applications in mammalian cells is advantageous.
Reference: R69802
Additional
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Seniority level
* Not Applicable
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
* Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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