Job Advert Summary
Guided by its purpose to provide products for patients to alleviate pain and suffering and improve their quality of life, NBI's vision is to be the leading African manufacturer and supplier of quality therapeutic proteins and diagnostic products.
National Bioproducts Institute NPC has a vacancy for the role of Head: Biotechnology Product Development. The successful incumbent will be required to:
Duties and Responsibilities
Develop and grow NBI's R&D capabilities in line with strategic directives and expand NBI's diagnostic and therapeutic product portfolio;
Manage and grow NBI's Biotechnology Product Development department by providing the required resources and support for the optimal functioning of the Department;
Identify appropriate medical device, diagnostic and therapeutic protein development projects in line with NBI's strategic and business objectives, in consultation with relevant stakeholders;
Manage, support, facilitate and co-ordinate and apply project management approaches to the development activities to ensure successful completion;
Facilitate the internal technology transfer of the developed processes and products to Operations and Quality Control;
Advise internal stakeholders on strategic biotechnological topics based on the latest scientific developments, trends and discoveries.
Minimum Requirements
Masters degree in Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering or other relevant degree
PhD in Biotechnology preferred
Minimum of 3 years' experience in GMP or Biotechnology environment
Minimum of 3 years' experience at a management level
Successfully track record in the field of Biotechnology R&D project management
Technology Transfer and Quality System Maintenance
Establish framework of business processes and tools to ensure the successful internal transfer of completed products to internal recipients within defined timelines.
Oversee the preparation of detailed product development reports, standard operating procedures, specifications and other information that is required for the successful transfer of the product and further clinical and non-clinical development.
Coordinate and oversee the pilot scale manufacturing of the developed products by working directly with the relevant internal stakeholders such as production managers and section heads.
Identify and ensure application of and adherence to relevant quality management system requirements from conception stages throughout the life cycle of acquired product development to ensure final product registration.
Ensure applicable quality systems and regulations are communicated and staff are trained in them.
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