BioProcess Specialist

BioProcess Specialist

Location: Canton, MA, US, 02021 Preparedness today, safer tomorrow. Emergent is a leading public health company that delivers protective and life-saving solutions to communities around the world. Here, you will join passionate professionals where our culture is informed by our values and commitment to protecting and saving lives.

Job Summary

The Bioprocess Specialist is a senior individual contributor providing advanced technical and operational support to GMP vaccine drug substance manufacturing operations at the Canton, MA site. This role serves as a manufacturing subject matter expert (SME), partnering closely with Manufacturing, Quality, MSAT, Engineering, and external stakeholders to ensure robust, compliant, and efficient bioprocess execution. The incumbent plays a critical role in process performance monitoring, QMS execution (deviations, CAPAs, change control), continuous improvement, and regulatory readiness, with a strong focus on product quality, patient safety, and inspection success.

Essential Functions

Provide hands-on technical leadership and GMP support to vaccine drug substance manufacturing operations, acting as a trusted SME for upstream, downstream, and/or bulk formulation processes. Lead and support complex investigations (process- and product-impacting deviations), author high-quality investigation reports, root cause analyses, and ensure timely, effective, and sustainable CAPAs. Own and support Change Management activities, including technical assessments, risk evaluations, implementation oversight, and change effectiveness verification. Drive process robustness and continuous improvement through data trending, root cause analysis, risk assessments, and application of process understanding and scientific principles. Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, MSAT, Validation, Supply Chain, and Engineering to resolve complex technical and compliance issues. Serve as a key contributor to regulatory inspection readiness activities, including document preparation, response development, and participation in health authority inspections. Support process lifecycle activities including technology transfer, process characterization, process validation, and ongoing process verification, as applicable to a GMP vaccine DS site. Develop and maintain GMP documentation, including SOPs, batch records, protocols, and technical reports, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and compliance with regulatory expectations. Mentor manufacturing and technical staff by sharing expertise in bioprocessing, GMP principles, and quality systems, enhancing organizational capability and knowledge depth. Identify, implement, and sustain best practices, digital tools, and operational excellence initiatives aligned with site and network strategies. Engage internal and external stakeholders, including vendors and partners, to support troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and execution of technical projects.

Minimum Education, Experience, Skills

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biology, or a related scientific discipline is required; Master's degree is preferred. Minimum of 58 years of progressively responsible experience in GMP biopharmaceutical manufacturing, with strong preference for vaccine drug substance or biologics bulk manufacturing. Demonstrated expertise in GMP quality systems, including deviations, CAPAs, change control, risk management, and inspection readiness. Strong technical understanding of bioprocess unit operations (upstream and/or downstream), process control strategies, and manufacturing science. Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority in a matrixed organization. Experience authoring and reviewing GMP documentation, investigations, technical reports, and regulatory-facing content. Solid data analysis, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to apply scientific and risk-based approaches to complex issues. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly to diverse audiences. High level of accountability, sound judgment, and quality mindset, with a demonstrated commitment to compliance and continuous improvement.

U.S. Base Pay Ranges and Benefits Information The estimated annual base salary as a new hire for this position ranges from $111,000 to $130,500 . Individual base pay depends on various factors such as applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location. Certain roles are eligible for additional incentive compensation, including merit increases, annual bonus, [and/or long-term incentives in the form of stock options.] Additionally, Emergent offers a comprehensive benefits package*. Information regarding additional benefits can be found here: (*Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies).

About Emergent

Emergent prepares those entrusted with protecting their communities against current and future health threats. Our drive towards this vision informs all of our actionswhether it is our approach to product development, manufacturing, encouraging employee health and wellness or giving back to the communitywe strive every day to achieve this shared goal. WE BELIEVE IN OUR VALUES Lead with Integrity We gain trust and confidence through ethics, quality, and compliance excellence Stand shoulder to shoulder We combine our best thinking and communicate openly to support each other. Own it always We are engaged and accountable for delivering on our commitments. Breakthrough thinking We take smart risks, pursue innovation and challenge ourselves to constantly improve. Compete where it counts We set the right goals and respect each other as we conquer them together.

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