MSAT Principal Expert
THE POSITION
The MSAT Principal Expert is a senior technical role within Manufacturing Science & Technology, acting as the technical authority for bioprocessing at site level. The position supports robust, compliant, and efficient manufacturing in a highly regulated, high‑containment environment, directly influencing process performance, quality, and operational sustainability.
The role bridges science, engineering, quality, and operations, ensuring strong process control, continuous improvement, and alignment with global MSAT standards while supporting both current manufacturing and future site development.
TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide technical leadership for upstream and downstream bioprocessing operations
- Define, implement, and maintain best‑practice manufacturing standards to ensure Right First Time delivery
- Oversee process robustness, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement using CPV, SPC, and data trending
- Act as a key technical escalation point for complex deviations, investigations, and process troubleshooting
- Partner closely with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Validation to embed technical and GMP standards
- Support CAPEX projects, technology transfers, and implementation of new processes or equipment
- Ensure full compliance with GMP, biosafety, EHS, and regulatory requirements
- Coach and mentor cross‑functional teams, building site technical capability
- Actively participate in global MSAT and SME networks, sharing best practices and leveraging global expertise
- Collaborate with external technology providers to introduce innovative and advanced manufacturing solutions
REQUIREMENTS
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Biology, or a related Life Sciences discipline
- Advanced degree (MSc or PhD) considered an advantage
- Fluency in English
Skills & Experience
- Extensive experience in biopharmaceutical or vaccine manufacturing environments
- Proven background in MSAT, Technical Operations, or Process Development roles
- Strong knowledge of GMP, biosafety, process validation, CPV, and statistical process control
- Knowledge of Lean / Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies is an advantage
- Ability to operate effectively in highly regulated, complex, and high‑containment settings
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making capabilities
- Experience working across cross‑functional and matrix organizations with diverse stakeholders
- Effective communication and influencing skills at site and global level
WHY THIS IS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK
Boehringer Ingelheim is recognised as a Top Employer in the UK, reflecting our commitment to exceptional workplace standards, career development and a purpose-driven culture. Our employees contribute to meaningful work, creating long-term value for people, animals and the environment.
Learn more about why BI is a great place to work:
https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.co.uk/careers/uk-careers/why-great-place-work
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required for the successful candidate. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory DBS certificate.