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Virology senior specialist

Posted 22 Mar 2024
Work experience
3 to 7 years
Full-time / part-time
Full-time
Job function
Degree level
Required languages
English (Fluent)
Dutch (Fluent)
Deadline
30 Nov 2019 22:59

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For our Centre of Excellence Adventitious Viral Agents we are currently hiring within Global Technical Operations in Oss, a

Virology Senior Specialist

Welcome in our team

The CoE-AVA team is a growing functional unit within the Global Technical Operations organization. The team is responsible for viral safety control of the production processes for human vaccine and biologics and gives global support to these biomanufacturing units. The CoE creates control strategies, drives harmonization, sets standards and determines best practices to overcome the risks for an adventitious viral agent contamination. The CoE is also responsible for implementing new rapid molecular based techniques to become a global service test laboratory.

To be a global leader, stakeholder alignment with R&D, process development departments and operational departments is required. Furthermore, collaboration with other pharma companies and authorities will maintain insight in the industrial best practice for viral safety in biomanufacturing.

Responsibilities

As team member of the Center of Expertise (CoE) for control of adventitious viral agents you will be the senior specialist in virology for the team. As a virologist you will bring in your unique expertise to complete the required set of skills and knowledge in this dedicated team of five.

You will be part of a diverse range of activities including the participation or coordination of viral risk assessments, development of approaches that mitigate risks, regulatory and site support, virology awareness training. Therefore, you will be involved in the development of the best viral control strategies of current and new vaccine and biologics products worldwide. You will need to understand international guidance related to viral safety of biomanufacturing and participate in international Pharma working groups and conferences (e.g. CAACB, BPOG). In this international position, you will serve the global network with virology related technical questions.

Analytical test development and validation is a responsibility of the CoE including the focus of new technologies like Next Generation Sequencing. Therefore, you are expected to support strategic directions for state of the art detection methods. A key role in development of NGS for broad range contamination detection could be applicable.

Your profile

  • A master’s degree or PhD in life sciences/molecular biology and specialized in virology. Specialism in animal virology would be a pre;
  • Work experience of at least 3 years in an industrial environment, preferable in pharmaceutical industry will be preferred;
  • Demonstrable experience with analytical testing for GMP, preferable molecular testing or NGS
  • Demonstrated experience with GMP or other quality system regulations;
  • Accurate, quality- and highly service-minded;
  • Team player, independent, flexible and a pro-active attitude;
  • ​Outstanding command of the English language (in writing and speaking). Preference for Dutch speaking skills;
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills;
  • Willingness to travel on a regular base (e.g. four times per year);
  • Based in the Netherlands.

What we offer

We welcome you to a truly global, dynamic and challenging environment with great opportunities for personal development. Our benefits are very competitive, and the summary below will give you an idea of what you can expect.

  • Competitive salary and a 3% year-end bonus
  • 35,5 days of leave
  • Solid Pension Plan
  • Bonus plan subject to the company annual results
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Travel allowance for commuting

Application

If you are interested in this challenging role, you are invited to apply online by uploading your resume and application letter in English.

Closing date

The closing date for applications for this role will be on November 30th 2019.

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MSD als werkgever
Keer op keer nieuwe uitdagingen aangaan, dat is wat bij je moet passen als je bij MSD aan de slag wilt. Want continu verbeteren is een van onze drijfveren. Dat geldt zowel voor werkprocessen als voor medewerkers. Gedrevenheid, teamwork en eigen initiatief zijn van groot belang. Bij MSD kun je je op allerlei manieren ontwikkelen. In de diepte, door je te specialiseren in je vak. Maar ook door jezelf te verbreden en door te groeien naar een leidinggevende functie. Internationaal of juist heel lokaal, er zijn talloze andere mogelijkheden om stappen te zetten in je loopbaan, te rouleren in functies of te groeien in je functie. Werken bij MSD is werken in een dynamische high tech omgeving van internationale allure, die toch sterk lokaal geworteld is in Oss, Haarlem en Boxmeer.

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