What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of Manufacturing Science and Technology (MST) position at Cytovance Biologics?
Job Description / Core Objectives
Based on Cytovance’s business strategy, operational goals, and relevant regulatory requirements:
- Develop annual plans for MST-related work, supervise implementation, and ensure alignment with company strategy.
- Lead the MST team to provide technical support to production, ensuring smooth and compliant execution of production activities.
- Guide and supervise the development of production-related process technologies to improve process capability, efficiency, and compliance.
- Resolve technical problems encountered in production and ensure stable process operation.
- Promote technology transfer and scale-up, ensuring process reproducibility and robustness.
- Support audits and inspections, ensuring the process and related documentation comply with GMP and regulatory requirements.
- Establish and optimize laboratory systems, procedures, and quality standards to ensure accuracy, reliability, and compliance of experimental data.
- Provide leadership, training, and professional development for the MST team to continuously improve their technical ability and overall performance.
Minimum Job Requirements
- Master’s degree or above in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, chemical engineering, or a related field.
- At least 10 years of relevant work experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, including more than 5 years of team management experience.
- Proficient knowledge in large molecule drug development, technology transfer, process optimization, and GMP compliance.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, communication, and teamwork spirit.
- Strong leadership and talent development capabilities.
- Proficient English skills (written and spoken).
Desired Competencies (Preferred but not mandatory)
- Experience with CDMO operations is preferred.
- Familiar with U.S. FDA and EU regulatory requirements.
Educational Background
Master’s degree or above