Société : 9627 Corixa Corporation Lieu : Rixensart Wallonia Site source : Talent BE
Based in the US or BE branch, this role will report to the Global Head of the NAV CoE, and will play a significant role in shaping current and next generation GSK’s mRNA vaccine platforms to accelerate addressing unmet medical needs, a compelling field having a direct impact into patients and global health.
This exciting opportunity allows you to lead key activities, collaborate with top talents in the vaccines industry, and advance your career while ensuring timely project delivery in collaboration with process development colleagues and GMP team.Main core responsibilitiesDesign and drive the scientific strategy behind NAV vaccine platforms not only ensuring continuous evolution as new technologies and discoveries emerge in the field, but also, as a deep RNA expert, working together with preclinical teams to drive innovation and state-of-the-art proprietary knowledge.Lead a team of ~12 RNA upstream and downstream scientists split in 2 locations (US and Belgium) with 2 missions:
Work in an integrated way to develop and continuously optimize RNA vaccine production platforms according to the scientific strategy.Execute new vaccine candidate projects according to latest platform version, bringing them to GMP production along the clinical phases up to commercialization.Work closely with the Global Head of the NAV CoE for strategy definition, as well as with the Global RNA Analytics Leader and the RNA Project Delivery Leader to drive excellence in process development and project execution.Position as an opinion leader within the organization:
think and act strategically, impact and influence within DS, across functions and at senior leadership level to continuously improve and shape a strategy & framework for a robust global fast mRNA production strategy.Embrace an open global mindset, fostering a positive culture of transparency and collaboration within the global organization.Basic Qualifications:
We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:
PhD with degree in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering or a related scientific field with additional 8 years of independent research/ leading a scientific team in a competitive environment in RNA or closely related field demonstrated by a strong publication record.A minimum of 4 years of industry experience in bioprocess development and technology transfer for large biomolecules, preferably mRNA.
Broad understanding of development activities required for CMC support.Preferred Qualifications:
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
Experience in Quality by Design.Knowledge of the large molecule regulatory environment, particularly FDA/ICH/ISPE guidelines on risk management, technology transfer and process validationEffective leadership, people management and communication abilities.Exceptional proficiency in project management.Open, can-do and positive mindset is a mustDemonstrated Critical thinking abilityPlease visit to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.
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