Sr Process Engineer (Hybrid - Gent)

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Job Function:
Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:
Process Engineering

Job Category:
Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:
BE022 GENT

Job Description:

CAR-T is an innovative treatment, which uses the power of the patient’s own immune system.

Patient’s T-cells are genetically modified to eliminate cancer cells.

This ground-breaking technology provides hopeful prospects to patients where other therapies have failed or fail to provide adequate results.

Janssen Biotech, Inc.

entered into a global collaboration agreement with Legend Biotech to develop, manufacture and commercialize (CAR) T-cell therapy.

This partnership is designed to combine the strengths and expertise of two companies to deliver on the promise of a CAR T platform for immunotherapy and investigational treatment.

To support the CAR-T program in EMEA, we are working with great enthusiasm on expanding our capacity.

The Process Engineer is part of the Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) team.

You will have the unique opportunity to gain deep knowledge & expertise in a highly innovative and future oriented environment with the ability to profoundly impact the trajectory of health of our patients.

Key responsibilities

As process engineer you will immerse yourself in CAR-T processes and build up solid expertise.

You will support the strategic plan by designing and implementing Process Validation / Engineering activities and provide scientific knowledge and cGMP expertise in cell and gene therapy processes and process technologies to establish the appropriate holistic Process Control Strategy

As process engineer you will be responsible to:


* Ensure process robustness by owning the process knowledge of the cell and gene therapy manufacturing process technology and providing scientific and technical expertise


* Design studies necessary to successfully implement/validate the manufacturing process


* Support and ensure cGMP readiness of the product process through an appropriate validation strategy in compliance with regulations, procedures and the validation master plan


* Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in preparation for and during internal and external regulatory audits


* Provide scientific support


* Identify opportunities for continuous process improvements/operational excellence.

Partner with all relevant teams and/or external vendors to implement process improvements

Experience


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