Join our Mission to Protect Humankind!
Vaxcyte is a clinical-stage vaccine innovation company engineering high-fidelity vaccines to protect humankind from the consequences of bacterial diseases, which have serious and costly health consequences when left unchecked. Working to eradicate or treat bacterial infections such as invasive pneumococcal disease, Group A Strep, periodontitis and Shigella is just the beginning. Our path to success is clear and well-defined, and Vaxcyte is set up to go the distance.
WHAT we do is every bit as important as HOW we do it! Our work together is guided by four enduring core values:
*RETHINK CONVENTION: We bring creative and intellectual diversity to every facet of the work we do in order to innovate and re-innovate the way vaccines are delivered.
*AIM HIGH: We embody our collectively audacious goal to courageously make the most complex biologics ever attempted to protect humankind.
*LEAD WITH HEART: Everyone leads at Vaxcyte with a kindness-first, inclusive approach to collaboration and vigorous debate that advances our business objectives.
*MODEL EXCELLENCE: The magnitude of our challenge requires our shared commitment to demonstrating integrity, accountability, equality and clarity across communications and decision making.
Summary:
Vaxcyte is looking for an energetic and talented individual to join the Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) team in the role of Proteins Associate Director. The incumbent will support the microbial manufacturing operations from commercial readiness through PPQ and ongoing commercial production, onsite at CMO service providers, with the primary responsibility to provide technical and operational support of manufacturing operations that ensure robust and efficient manufacturing processes. This position will primarily be located in Visp, Switzerland.
This position will require the candidate to manage the complex microbial and connected cell extract and lysates manufacturing processes for Vaxcyte’s vaccine portfolio. This role will be responsible for developing the organization and implementing the processes and systems necessary for advanced MSAT capabilities at Vaxcyte.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an outstanding team, with a mission to establish an onsite MSAT group supporting late-stage clinical manufacture, launch, and commercial operations.
The successful candidate will have the following skills and qualities:
· A skilled scientist or process engineer with expertise in:
- Protein production, fermentation, and synthesis.
product recovery and purification techniques.
· A strong technical leader experienced in providing mentoring and training for staff members.
· An exceptional team player who works seamlessly with others, speaks up, and remains focused on achieving the best results to attain company goals.
· The ability to analyze data and communicate conclusions, decisions and recommendations concisely to key stakeholders.
· A strong sense of ownership and accountability; commitment to Vaxcyte’s mission of protecting humankind.
Reports to: Senior Director, Drug Substance MSAT
Location: Visp, Switzerland
Compensation:
The compensation package will be competitive and includes an equity component.
Vaxcyte Switzerland GmbH
Rottenstrasse 5
3930 Visp, Valais
Switzerland
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
