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The role acts as a downstream process subject matter expert for GMP manufacturing, including facility fit assessments, plant modeling, process description definition, MES alignment, manufacturing support, troubleshooting, deviation investigation, process validation, and continued process verification. The position requires strong cross-functional collaboration with Production, Global Process Science, QA, QC, Engineering, and other key stakeholders to ensure robust, compliant, and scientifically sound downstream process implementation.\nTechnology Transfer and New Product Introduction\nOwn and lead downstream process technology transfers for new products introduced at the Yverdon Bioplant.\nAssess facility fit, process scalability, equipment capability, and operational readiness for incoming downstream processes.\nServe as the downstream subject matter expert during NPI implementation and ensure phase-appropriate process knowledge is transferred to Manufacturing.\nManufacturing Support and Troubleshooting\nProvide downstream process expertise to Production during GMP manufacturing campaigns.\nLead technical troubleshooting for complex downstream process issues and define science-based actions in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.\nLead or support major GMP investigations related to downstream process performance, deviations, and process-related events.\nDocumentation, Compliance, and Risk Management\nEnsure downstream process descriptions remain current, accurate, and aligned with manufacturing execution.\nSupport and review MES master data and batch record configuration to ensure alignment with approved process descriptions.\nOwn or contribute to DSP technology transfer reports, campaign reports, risk assessments, and process-related GMP documentation.\nRepresent Manufacturing Technology in risk assessments in collaboration with Process Science, Production, QA, QC, and Engineering.\nContinuous Improvement and Collaboration\nLead process improvement initiatives to increase robustness, improve capacity, or reduce cost of goods.\nMaintain close interactions with Global Process Science teams in Yverdon and the US.\nAct as the operational and scientific referent for downstream process topics within the assigned scope.\nQualifications\nEducation and 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