Technical Transfer Lead

Job Description

The Technical Transfer Lead is involved in the exciting world of taking new products from development to production. His expertise and coordination of activities enable, among other things, the production of biosimilars, which are of paramount importance to patients worldwide. Join us in creating a new future and enjoy a fast-paced, hybrid-flexible environment, a high-visibility career and ambitious goals that have a real impact on the lives of millions of people.

As Technical Transfer Lead you will be responsible for technology transfer activities at site level (within, inbound and outbound), including any scale-up or other process adaptations. You will lead technical transfer project team at site and liaises efficiently with involved functions (e.g. Technical Development, Supply Chain, Production Unit, Quality Control, HSE, other sites.), in accordance with the law, internal regulations, good practices and business objectives.

Join us as a Founder of our ‘new’ Sandoz and Lek!

Your Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of the product transfer project plan and stewardship of the implementation of the product technology transfer.
• Ensuring that all relevant technical information and documentation is available for transfer/validation.
• Defining the pre-validation/validation strategy, including process, cleaning, packaging and supporting studies (e.g. cleaned/uncleaned equipment status time). Coordinating technical, registration and validation batches on site.
• Supporting the Validation Manager/Validation Specialist in the preparation of the validation protocol and report.
• Acting as single point of contact at the site for product/technology transfers.
• Providing input to overall project strategy and plans, including timelines.
• Establishing and managing the site project team prioritizes projects and project team meetings, coordinates project team activities, ensures compliance with Sandoz and GMP guidelines.
• Contributing to inspection preparedness (pre-registration inspections).
• Ensuring site readiness for campaign launch.
• Contributing to process improvements and optimization of product transfers.
  
  

What You Will Bring To The Role

• Bachelor's degree in pharmacy or chemistry, pharmaceutical technology or other relevant science. A Master's degree in the above fields is desirable.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Fluency in Slovenian or Serbo-Croatian, and a good command of English.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
  
  

You’ll Receive

Employment at the most reputable employer in Slovenia offers Competitive salary, Annual bonus, Flexible working schedule, tailored to your needs, possibility to work from home, Pension scheme, Employee Recognition Scheme, Expanded program for the promotion of health in the field of physical, mental and social well-being (Energized for Life), Unlimited learning and development opportunities.

Job location: Ljubljana, Slovenia

We offer permanent contract with 6-month of probation period. You are kindly invited to submit your application in English or Slovene language, including CV, by 16.08.2025.

Why Sandoz?

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, touched the lives of almost 500 million patients last year and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!

With investments in new development capabilities, state-of-the-art production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.

Our momentum and entrepreneurial spirit is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is encouraged!

The future is ours to shape!

Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion

Sandoz is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team’s representative of the patients and communities we serve.

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