What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Leadership Rotational Program (GELP) position at WuXi Biologics?
Job Title - Sr. Associate Engineer to Engineer I (M.Sc.) or Engineer II to Sr. Engineer I (Ph.D.)
A total of 24-month rotation with 1st rotation for 12 months in the U.S., followed by two or three rotations for 3-6 months each. One of the rotations will be in China. Specific rotation plans can be customized.
Rotation options:
Job Summary
The Global Emerging Leaders Program (GELP) is a 2-year rotational leadership development program designed to cultivate future business and technical leaders within WuXi Biologics. Participants gain hands-on experience through cross-functional rotations, strategic project work, and exposure to global operations. Mentorship by director level and above senior leaders throughout the rotations. Candidates who successfully complete the program will be offered to join WuXi Biologics global network (not limited to the U.S. site) as management at levels ranging from Manager to Associate Director.
The Manufacturing track prepares future leaders to lead biologics production operations, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing processes from clinical through commercial stages.
Job Responsibilities
The position includes several rotational assignments, and the core responsibilities are:
A total of 24-month rotation with 1st rotation for 12 months in the U.S., followed by two or three rotations for 3-6 months each. One of the rotations will be in China. Specific rotation plans can be customized.
Rotation options:
- US MFG18 team
- US DP12 team
- US Process Development/Manufacturing Sciences and Technology
- US Process Development, NPP team
Job Summary
The Global Emerging Leaders Program (GELP) is a 2-year rotational leadership development program designed to cultivate future business and technical leaders within WuXi Biologics. Participants gain hands-on experience through cross-functional rotations, strategic project work, and exposure to global operations. Mentorship by director level and above senior leaders throughout the rotations. Candidates who successfully complete the program will be offered to join WuXi Biologics global network (not limited to the U.S. site) as management at levels ranging from Manager to Associate Director.
The Manufacturing track prepares future leaders to lead biologics production operations, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing processes from clinical through commercial stages.
Job Responsibilities
The position includes several rotational assignments, and the core responsibilities are:
- Support upstream/downstream biologics manufacturing operations
- Support drug product manufacturing operations
- Monitor production performance, yield, and quality metrics
- Lead deviation investigations and implement corrective actions (CAPA)
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean / Six Sigma)
- Collaborate with global teams, including but not limited to Quality, PD, MSAT, and Engineering.
- Become subject matter expert on GMP manufacturing quality compliance
- Engage in leadership development and mentorship programs
- Lead and support strategic projects, analyze data, and present recommendations to leadership.
- M.Sc. to Ph.D in Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or related fields with 0–2-year work experience.
- B.Eng. degree preferred.
- Knowledge of GMP manufacturing environments preferred.
- Strong operational mindset and attention to detail.
- Strong problem-solving, technical aptitude, team working and communication skills.
- Ability to work in fast-paced production settings.
- Demonstrated leadership and interest in biopharma.
- Interest in large-scale biologics manufacturing.
- Willingness to travel and participate in global rotations (if applicable).
- May require some evening work hours and conference call time to meet global team time zones.