Exciting Senior Opportunity in Biopharma – Tech Management Lead (Drug Substance) I’m currently supporting a leading global pharmaceutical innovator with a long-standing reputation in both oncology and cardiovascular therapies. With a strong international presence and a state-of-the-art European development and production site, they are seeking an experienced professional to join their team as Tech Management Lead (Drug Substance). This is a unique chance to play a pivotal role in technology transfer and drug substance manufacturing (with a particular focus on Antibody-Drug Conjugates), ensuring smooth transitions from development to commercialisation. The Role As Tech Management Lead, you will: Lead and coordinate site launch activities and subteams across internal and external partners. Act as the main interface with manufacturing sites and CDMOs. Oversee tech transfer and validation activities while ensuring regulatory and GMP compliance. Drive data-driven decisions, CAPAs, and continuous improvements across manufacturing performance. Support CMC regulatory submissions (INDs/IMPDs, NDAs, BLAs). Recommend and implement new technologies to optimise processes. What We’re Looking For Ph.D. (or MSc with equivalent experience) in biochemistry, chemistry, pharmaceutics, engineering, or related field. Extensive industry experience in biopharma process development and CMC functions. Strong expertise in drug substance manufacturing, tech transfer, and regulatory/GMP compliance. Excellent communication skills and ability to work with multi-national, cross-functional teams. Proven leadership in global project and site launch teams. Why Apply? This is an opportunity to join a world-class biopharma organisation at the forefront of innovation, where you’ll have visibility across global projects and make a tangible impact on patients’ lives. The role offers both strategic influence and hands-on leadership in a highly collaborative, international environment.