Roche

Senior Large Molecule DS Product Steward

Roche$131K — $244K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. or M.S. in a scientific discipline with 7+ years of industrial experience; PhD preferred.
  • Expertise in Drug Substance or Drug Product manufacturing and industrialization processes.
  • Experience in technology transfer and process validation within pharmaceutical quality systems.
  • Strong knowledge of regulatory submission requirements and patient-centric design principles.
  • Proven leadership capabilities and authority within technical governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and implement DS-related industrialization strategies to enhance product reliability and compliance.
  • Develop and manage the technical strategic roadmap throughout the product’s lifecycle.
  • Act as the primary technical owner for product issues, liaising with site leadership and quality functions.
  • Mitigate technical risks and propose improvements aligned with network objectives.
  • Represent product interests in technical governance forums and engage senior stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Access to comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
  • Participation in a discretionary annual bonus program based on performance.
  • Engagement with a dynamic team focusing on innovative solutions in biopharmaceuticals.
Full Job Description

The Senior Large Molecule DS Product Steward is responsible for driving seamless technical industrialization and sustaining and improving the technical health of commercial products, starting from manufacturability decision through process performance qualification (PPQ), supply maturity and optimization, and ultimately divestment.

Your main responsibilities cover Technical Industrialization (Develop Technical Strategic Roadmap) and Product Technical Health Management (Own & Mitigate Technical Risks):

  • Identify, define, and deliver DS-related technical industrialization strategies and technical improvements to ensure successful launch as well as that the product remains validated, robust, cost-effective, and compliant.

  • Deliver on the product’s technical strategic roadmap across the commercial lifecycle, as defined by an end-to-end Product Technical Lead, which includes investigating and mitigating technical risks, implementing improvements, and aligning strategies with broader network objectives.

  • Serve as a primary product technical owner for site leadership and quality functions when investigating product or process issues across the commercial lifecycle.

  • Represent the product in key technical governance forums and senior stakeholder interactions

Who you are

  • The ideal candidate is a recognized authority in the field, bringing scientific expertise, industrial experience, and leadership capabilities.

  • B.S. or M.S. degree in a scientific discipline (biotechnology, pharmacy, biology etc. ), with at least 7+ years of relevant industrial experience in platform specific process development or in supporting platform specific manufacturing operations (e.g. DS Bio, DP SM etc.), PhD is of advantage

  • Proven record in the Drug Substance or Drug Product manufacturing and product and technology industrialization as well as process development in the field of biological molecules.

  • Demonstrated experience with technology transfer and/or with process validation and in pharmaceutical quality systems and industry-wide guidelines pertinent to platform specific process development and manufacturing

  • Strong understanding of regulatory submission and health authority requirements and of of patient needs / patient-centricity as key elements of design and delivery

Ready for the next step? We look forward to hearing from you. Apply now to discover this exciting opportunity!

Relocation benefits are not available for this posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $131,500 to $244,300. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

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About Roche

Roche Holding AG is a Swiss multinational healthcare company that operates worldwide under two divisions: Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostics. Its holding company, Roche Holding AG, has bearer shares listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The company headquarters are located in Basel. Roche is the largest pharmaceutical company in the world, and the leading provider of cancer treatments globally. The company also produces a range of diagnostic tests for medical professionals and patients. Roche was one of the first companies to bring targeted treatments to patients. In 2019, Roche had over 100,000 employees worldwide, and generated revenue of CHF 61.5 billion.
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