Entity: CSL Behring

Job Category: Research Development & Sciences

Job Family: Discovery & Product Development

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Marburg, Hessen, Germany

Employer Reference: R-275586

The Associate Director of Technology Transfer & External Partnerships leads the planning and execution of technology transfer activities to external partners, including CDMOs, CMOs, and strategic collaborators. This role ensures successful transfer of processes, analytical methods, and manufacturing knowledge while maintaining quality, compliance, and timelines. The position also manages external relationships to support development, scale-up, and commercial manufacturing across the product lifecycle.

Main Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Technology Transfer Leadership:

• Lead end-to-end technology transfer to external manufacturing and development partners
• Develop and execute tech transfer strategies, plans, and timelines
• Ensure successful transfer of process, analytical, and quality knowledge
• Oversee preparation of transfer documentation, risk assessments, and technical packages
Monitor execution of engineering, demonstration, and validation batches

External Partner Management:

• Manage relationships with CDMOs, CMOs, and strategic partners
• Serve as primary technical and operational contact for external collaborations
• Evaluate partner technical capabilities, capacity, and compliance status
• Drive alignment on deliverables, timelines, and performance expectations
Support contract scope definition and governance processes

Cross-Functional Coordination:

• Collaborate with Process Development, MSAT, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Supply Chain
• Ensure readiness for clinical and commercial manufacturing at external sites
• Coordinate troubleshooting and issue resolution during transfer and production
Align internal and external teams on project milestones and risks

Quality & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with GMP, regulatory, and quality standards during technology transfer
• Support deviations, investigations, CAPA, and change control related to external manufacturing
• Ensure proper documentation and data integrity across partner activities
Support audits, inspections, and regulatory submissions

Program & Project Management:

• Manage multiple technology transfer projects simultaneously
• Track milestones, risks, budgets, and performance metrics
• Drive continuous improvement in tech transfer processes and best practices
Support lifecycle management and post-transfer optimization

Leadership & Influence:

• Mentor scientists and engineers involved in tech transfer activities
• Influence cross-functional and external stakeholders
Contribute to strategic planning for external manufacturing and partnerships

Qualifications & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in: Chemical / Biochemical / Bioprocess Engineering, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry or related technical field
• 8–12+ years of experience in technology transfer, process development, MSAT, or manufacturing
• Strong experience working with CDMOs/CMOs and external partners
• Solid understanding of GMP, regulatory expectations, and quality systems
• Proven project and stakeholder management experience
• Strong technical understanding of process scale-up and manufacturing
• Global technology transfer and external manufacturing networks
• Process validation and commercial manufacturing support
• Risk management, QbD, and statistical tools (DoE)
• Contract governance and vendor performance management
Experience supporting regulatory filings and inspections

Key Competencies

• Technical and operational leadership
• External stakeholder and partnership management
• Strategic thinking and execution
• Strong project and risk management
• Cross-functional collaboration and influence
• Quality and compliance mindset
• Problem solving and decision-makin