Process Manager

Advancing medicine to save lives. Together. Thanks to many decades of experience and our passion for what we do, we make an essential contribution to the global availability of biopharmaceuticals, especially for patients with rare and serious diseases. Rentschler Biopharma SE is a leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) focused exclusively on client projects. We offer customized full-service solutions for bioprocess development and the production of complex biopharmaceuticals. As a German family-owned company with an international footprint and global reach, we combine experts, expertise and years of experience to develop best-in-class solutions – together with our clients.Rentschler Biopharma has approximately 1,400 employees and is headquartered in Laupheim, Germany, with a site in Milford, MA, USA. In 2024, we joined the United Nations Global Compact, underlining our commitment to sustainability. As an independent family-owned company, we live by the motto: Many hands, many minds - ONE TEAM Open, respectful cooperation characterizes our working environment, where quality awareness, diligence and responsibility are our top priorities. With all the diversity of our talents in the Rentschler team, we pursue one vision together: advancing medicine to save lives. Shape the future of biopharmaceutical manufacturingAs part of our Process Science team, you will play a key role in developing, optimizing, and transferring innovative upstream processes for life-saving medicines. Working closely with cross-functional teams and our clients, you will ensure that biopharmaceutical products move seamlessly from lab to large-scale production.Tasks and responsibilitiesProcess Development & InnovationDesign robust, scalable, and cost-efficient upstream processes for clinical and commercial applicationsConduct process characterization and robustness studies to prepare for validationEvaluate and implement new technologiesTechnology Transfer & ImplementationScale-up and transfer processes to internal and external manufacturing sitesEnsure compliance with international technological and regulatory standardsProject Management & CommunicationAct as the primary contact for clients in meetings and conference callsAdvise on project strategies throughout the product life cycleCollaborate within interdisciplinary project teamsQuality & CompliancePrepare and review risk assessments, protocols, and reportsReview relevant sections of CMC dossiers (IND/IMPD, BLA/MAA)Participate in client audits and regulatory inspectionsAdditional ContributionsSupport proposal processes in collaboration with Business DevelopmentOnboard and mentor new team membersContribute to innovation projects to strengthen and advance the departmentWhat is important to usPh.D. or Master’s degree in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Bioprocess Engineering, or a related fieldSeveral years of experience in upstream process development and scale-up within biopharmaceutical manufacturingStrong knowledge of biotechnological methods and production processesExcellent communication and presentation skills, combined with a collaborative mindsetHigh level of initiative, organizational skills, and analytical thinking.Fluency in English and GermanProficiency in MS Office and basic project management principlesExpertise in cell culture processes, cell separation technologies, and related analytical methods is preferredExperience in process qualification/validation (PPQ) and/or continued process verification (CPV) is advantageousKnowledge of statistical concepts and toolsExperience in leading technical specialists or expertsWhat you can look forward toMeaningful Work: Become part of a company that makes a real difference for critically ill patients by developing and producing vital medicationsInspiring Work Atmosphere: Experience the joy of working in a collegial environment that promotes collaboration and team spirit on-siteIndividual Development Opportunities: Access to personalized training programsCompensation: Attractive salary and 13th-month salaryFlexible Work Arrangements: Flexible working hours, flexitime account, options for remote work, 30 vacation days, and special leave daysCommunal Breaks: Cafeteria with vegetarian/vegan optionsHealth: Corporate health management, company doctorShared Experiences: Team and company eventsEmployee Benefits: Variety of employee discounts (corporate benefits), discounts on the job ticket, financial relocation support beyond a certain distance, free parking, comprehensive onboarding program