DP Manufacturing Lead
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ProQR Therapeutics is a biotechnology company listed on NASDAQ with offices in Leiden the Netherlands and Cambridge Massachusetts USA. ProQR is focused on the development of life changing RNA therapies to meet the unmet need of individuals and families with common and rare diseases. A team of 150 enthusiastic ProQRians from all walks of life and more than 30 different nationalities is up to this challenge. We have the passion and commitment to make a difference in the lives of the communities we serve. Our proprietary Axiomer RNA editing technology platform enables the editing of specific single nucleotides in RNA using the cells own editing machinery. Axiomer RNA editing technology harnesses ADAR (Adenosine Deaminase Acting on RNA) which is machinery present in all human cells to repair GtoA mutations modulate protein and enable protective mutation functions. Axiomer could potentially yield a new class of innovative medicines and treat currently untreatable diseases.
Our Chemistry Manufacturing and Control (CMC) Department is currently looking for a DP Manufacturing Lead (Fulltime) with a passion for sterile drug product development to join our team in Leiden. The CMC department has a central role within the ProQR Therapeutics organization and is responsible for developing manufacturing and characterizing oligonucleotides and therapeutic formulations for research clinical development and commercialization.
Location: Leiden NL (onsite)
The Role:
The DP manufacturing lead will be responsible for oversight of outsourced DP manufacturing activities.
The successful candidate is enthusiastic about sterile product development and will work closely with other experts/researchers/scientists in an interdisciplinary team environment to progress activities related to the production of oligonucleotides which includes:
- Accountable for the planning of activities related to drug product manufacturing (together with CMOs) and delivery to meet project milestones
- Managing outsourced process development/implementation activities and setting up the control strategies
- Daytoday management of CMOs involved in sterile drug manufacturing and packaging
- As part of interdisciplinary team providing input to product development experiments
- Coordinating relevant GMP and technical documentation: review of relevant records with respect to technical details and GMP requirements
- Providing technical input to the regulatory documents (dossier)
- Preparation or revision of standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Identification and implementation of continuous improvement opportunities
We expect our DP manufacturing lead to have:
- a PhD degree (preferred) and at least 4 years of work experience in Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology Industry or at least 8 years of work in a relevant field in industry (sterile drug product development and manufacturing)
- Experience of working with external CMOs
- Knowledge of GMP practices and pharmacopeial methods
- Experience with sterile liquid drug product formulation and manufacturing (various dosage forms: vials prefilled syringes cartridges)
- Experience in preparation of CMC regulatory documents for submission in support of clinical trials and MAA application
- Experience with review of batch manufacturing and packaging records
- Responsible with a proactive attitude who can work independently
- Effective verbal and written communication skills in English;
- Being flexible analytical and wellorganized
Preferred:
- Experience with oligonucleotides is a plus
- Experience with combination products is a plus
- Experience with QbD is a plus
- A good understanding of business values and project management;
- Knowledge of GDP and clinical supply principles
Skills and competencies that are required for making the difference:
- Team player with handson mentality
- Patientoriented attitude
- Being able to work in a fast pace environment
- Strong project planning and management skills able to prioritize multiple tasks
- Being a nice person
ProQR as an employer:
As an employer we are a true believer of the value of a workforce in which people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to develop themselves personally and professionally. We believe that happy and energized people working well together in an environment in which they thrive will do phenomenal and awesome things.
We are committed to ensure that no employee candidate or job applicant receives less favorable treatment on the grounds of race age disability pregnancy religion gender identity and expression sexual orientation marriage or civil partnership status. At ProQR we want to create an inclusive culture where everyone can be valued for who they are and in which individual differences and the contributions in all forms are recognized and valued.
We offer an exciting and innovative working environment in a very committed organization with the following benefits:
- 8% holiday allowance
- 30 vacation days
- An annual performance bonus
- Stock options
- A premiumfree pension plan
- A commuting allowance
- A subsidized staff restaurant
- Unlimited (un)healthy snacks and drinks
- Employee events (boot camp Rebel Caf and other social events)
Do you think you can contribute to achieving our mission If so were looking forward to receiving your application by filling out our application form.
You can contact Silvia Catellani viaif you have any questions.
Employment Type
Full Time
