CMC Lead

Core responsibilities:

• Act as CMC Lead in vaccine development projects and other cross-functional teams
• Provide CMC advice and guidance to CEPI awardees in all development phases including preparation of CTM documentation
• Evaluate CMC development according to CEPI's CMC framework with project-specific CMC roadmaps
• Act as the business owner for the design and implementation of the AI CMC engine in collaboration with stakeholders

This role accelerates the development of vaccines against epidemic and pandemic threats, helping to create a world where epidemics and pandemics are no longer a threat to humanity by ensuring vaccines are accessible to all people in need.

Required qualifications:

• Degree in Bioengineering, Pharmacist or equivalent (advanced degree preferred)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a CMC role in pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries
• Experience in leading CMC/process or analytical development projects
• Strong knowledge of biological process unit operations and control strategies
• Understanding of vaccine development processes and strategies for development programmes
• Familiarity with digital innovation: ability to structure CMC use cases for AI tool development

Benefits include:

• The opportunity to work together with leading experts on solutions for global challenges
• Experience in the international effort on developing vaccines against emerging infectious diseases
• A diverse and inclusive working environment