Associate Expert Bioprocess DSP (m/f/d)

10.03.2025

69115 Heidelberg

Octapharma Biopharmaceuticals GmbH a subsidiary of the Octapharma group founded in 1997 is a successful and expanding biotech company in Heidelberg. Our core business is the development of recombinant proteins produced in human cell lines for therapeutic use in humans. We strive for effective treatments with an improved tolerability and convenience for our patients.

We are looking for:

We are seeking to recruit an Associate Expert Bioprocess DSP (m/f/d) to join the Pilot Plant Downstream Process team starting at the next possible date at our Research and GMP Production Site in Heidelberg.

Associate Expert Bioprocess DSP (m/f/d)

What’s the best thing about working with us?

A permanent position in full-time (40 hrs./week) in a dynamically growing company
A modern, "state of the art" working environment
Flexible working hours
Regular opportunities for further training
30 days vacation
Own company restaurant with subsidies
Free drinks such as coffee, tea and water
Job ticket or parking space for bicycle or car
An international team in an international corporate environment
A collegial environment with many opportunities for activities

What will you be doing as Associate Expert Bioprocess DSP?

Responsibility for DSP process development and process transfer from laboratory to pilot scale
Planning and execution of DSP unit operations at pilot scale in technical and clinical campaigns (cleanroom class D + C, GMP regulated environment)
Development and implementation of new process technologies within the framework of process optimization
Creation of process risk analyses, control strategies, process mappings, batch protocols, development plans, and reports
Coordinate and plan equipment qualification, maintenance, and repair activities
Handling of changes, deviations, and CAPAs (troubleshooting)
Statistical data analysis and presentation of results in internal and external meetings
SME during inspections (internal, regulatory inspections)

Who are you?

Degree in an engineering or natural sciences field (Bachelor, Master, Diploma)
Very good (technical) understanding of downstream unit operations
Several years of professional experience in DSP process development
Proactive, Independent, quality- and solution-oriented working style
Strong team skills (open and constructive communication)

About Octapharma:

Headquartered in Lachen, Switzerland, Octapharma is one of the largest human protein manufacturers in the world, developing and producing human proteins from human plasma and human cell lines.

Octapharma employs nearly 12,000 people worldwide to support the treatment of patients in 118 countries with products across three therapeutic areas: Immunotherapy, Haematology and Critical Care.

Octapharma has seven R&D sites and five state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Austria, France, Germany and Sweden, and operates more than 195 plasma donation centres across Europe and the US. Octapharma has 40 years of experience in patient care.

For more information, please visit www.octapharma.com

Apply Today!

Please apply via our web portal only. (reference number: 58718)

Contact Person:

Dorothee Schaupp – Human Resources
Tel: +49 (0)6221 – 1852 546
www.octapharma.com