Executive - Production Mammalian

About the role

We are seeking an Executive to lead the mammalian production unit, overseeing shift operations and mentoring the downstream team in a GMP‑compliant environment.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise shift operations, lead, train and mentor the downstream team.
• Prepare buffers for small‑scale and large‑scale runs and perform IPQC on buffer and protein intermediate samples.
• Conduct cleaning‑in‑place (CIP) and steam‑in‑place (SIP) for chromatography, TFF systems and process vessels.
• Operate chromatography, TFF, virus filtration and DS filtration equipment for protein purification.
• Monitor critical process parameters throughout production batches.
• Develop, execute and maintain SOPs, BPRs, qualification and validation documents.
• Coordinate daily activities with QC/QA teams and review completed BPRs.
• Plan and maintain raw material and consumable inventories.
• Operate and maintain sterile autoclave and decontamination equipment.
• Identify, initiate and support investigation of facility‑related deviations.
• Prepare GMP documentation including qualification protocols, validation plans and media/cell‑culture procedures.

Required profile

• 4–8 years of relevant experience in mammalian bioprocessing.
• Bachelor’s (B.Tech) in Biotechnology or related field; postgraduate degree in Biotechnology preferred.
• Demonstrated result orientation, strategic agility, innovation, creativity and customer‑centric mindset.

Required skills

• Buffer preparation
• In‑process quality control (IPQC)
• Cleaning‑in‑place (CIP)
• Steam‑in‑place (SIP)
• Chromatography system operation
• Tangential flow filtration (TFF) operation
• Virus filtration
• Depth filtration (DS) for protein purification
• SOP development and maintenance
• Batch process record (BPR) execution
• Qualification and validation documentation
• QC/QA coordination
• Raw material and consumable inventory management
• Autoclave operation and maintenance
• Deviation identification and investigation support
• GMP documentation preparation
• Media preparation and cell‑culture operations