Bulk Bio Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Pm Group

The Role

Overview

Lead technical expertise for bulk bioprocess design and delivery across projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • r&d support
  • technical assistance
  • peer review
  • design review
  • process design
  • business development

Tasks

-Writing papers, presenting at industry conferences -To actively support and participate in the PM Group’s R&D Team (TechTeam) and associated development and innovation activities. -Promoting knowledge exchange within the company using appropriate forums, COPs, and teams -To support BD as required. This may include client visits, client pitches, proposal writing, and preparation of appropriate supporting materials. -To technically assist project teams as required. -To engage with global network of SMEs and other staff and assist in the training and mentoring of the next generation of Subject Matter Experts in the company -To undertake Peer Reviews of work performed by other companies. -Being involved with industry bodies such as the ISPE, ICHEME, BioPhorum -Travel to Project meetings /workshops as required -To perform as an SME for the early project phases (i.e. ideally Site Master Planning, Feasibility, Concept and Basic Design phases). Typically this will include production and/or checking of early phase project deliverables appropriate to discipline speciality. This will include scoping and philosophy documents, production throughput analysis, process flow diagrams, equipment requirements, P&ID’s and layout philosophies, early phase project reports -To perform in appropriate SMEs reviews of client sites. -To participate and/or chair technical design reviews as appropriate

Requirements

  • simulation tools
  • continuous processing
  • facility layout
  • bio automation
  • masters
  • problem solving

What You Bring

-Simulation tools -Good experience of various modalities and expression systems which may include: Mammalian cells, microbial systems, plant cells, insect cells, blood fractionation, CGT, RNA, Oligonucleotides, Peptides, ADCs, Vaccines -Have the ability to distil down problems to their essence, demonstrate problem solving ability, and have an ability to innovate. -Connected and continuous processing -Principles of facility layout such as: -Being current in technical and subject knowledge -Upstream and downstream unit operations and support functions, as well as familiarity of equipment options available and the selection criteria as to when such options should be chosen. -Excellent knowledge relating to area of speciality -Bulk bio automation concepts -Bachelor’s degree; Masters preferred -Being aware of upcoming technology changes, developments, innovations -15 years+ of appropriate experience in design and/or operations and/or process development -Good appreciation of appropriate Regulatory framework -Good presentation skills and be comfortable client interfacing, facilitating workshops and technically assisting project teams. -A good understanding of the principles of facility layout and design as appropriate

Benefits

-Tech Transfer -Clean utility generation and distribution

The Company

About Pm Group

-Founded in 1973, with a mission to deliver high-quality engineering and project management solutions. -A trusted partner for some of the world’s leading companies in sectors like energy, industrial, and pharmaceuticals. -Expertise spans design, construction, commissioning, and project management across diverse industries. -Recognized for delivering complex, large-scale projects across Europe, North America, and Asia. -Notable projects include work in renewable energy, manufacturing, and critical infrastructure. -Continually evolving with a focus on sustainable and innovative solutions to meet future demands.

Sector Specialisms

Advanced Manufacturing

Automotive

Aviation

Specialty Chemicals

EV Battery

Lithium-ion Battery Materials Processing

Cell Manufacturing Plants

Assembly Facilities

Battery Pack Manufacturing and Recycling

Energy Storage

Medical Technologies

Medical Devices R&D Laboratory

Clean Rooms

Temperature Controlled Facilities

Materials Handling and Containment

Lean Operation Design

Production Optimisation

Process Systems and Clean Services

Laboratory and Workspace Planning

Warehouse and Logistics Design

Water Treatment

Waste Handling and Decontamination

Sterilisation Centres