Cell Engineering Manager (all genders)

Job Title: Cell Engineering Manager

Location: Toulouse
Department: : Process & Product Design
Reports To: Cell Line Development & Media Operations Director 

About Us: this is who we are

At Just Evotec Biologics, we believe that curiosity is the spark that drives innovation and success. As a forward-thinking team, we thrive on challenging the status quo, learning from each other, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We're on a mission to create a place where curiosity isn't just encouraged—it’s celebrated.

Are you someone who asks questions, seeks answers, and isn't afraid to go deeper?   #BeCUREious with us and see where your curiosity can take you!

The Role: Your challenge …in our journey

We’re looking for a passionate and curious Cell Engineering Managerto join our team. If you’re excited by new challenges, solving complex problems, and learning every step of the way, you might just be the perfect fit. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to drive impactful projects, collaborate with bright minds, and explore uncharted territories.

As a Cell Engineering Manager at Just Evotec Biologics, you'll have the freedom to ask the hard questions, think outside the box, and find creative solutions that push us forward. It’s a role where your curiosity will fuel both your personal growth and the success of the team.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and grow a team including Scientists and Associate Scientists in cell engineering to support all aspects from pre-clinical through late stage development.

• Optimize strategies, and workflows that increase efficiency and de-risk projects.

• Lead efforts to identify, evaluate and promote new cell engineering technologies to support the mission of low cost biotherapeutics.

• Collaborate across the organization and be a key member and contributor to the Process and Product Design Leadership Team.

• Be a technical resource on cell engineering for novel biologics and biosimilars for Discovery, Process Design, Quality, and Manufacturing, as well as a resource and subject matter expert for clients, service providers and collaborators.

• Serve as a cell engineering lead for complex projects and/or oversee leads on cross-functional project teams.

• Manage and develop staff, and manage resource planning.

• Develop and refine cell engineering strategies that incorporate best practices and align with evolving regulatory expectations.

• Support successful MCB and WCB manufacturing for client projects.

• Ensure compliance with EHS practices and the company's CSR policy.

• Represent Just-Evotec Biologics at external meetings and conferences.

Who You Are:

• Expert in cellular biology techniques to create stable cell lines suitable for protein therapeutics.

• Strong expertise in cell line engineering for protein therapeutics including experience with a multiple mammalian cell lines

• Experience with expression construct design for cell lines expressing large molecules, such as mAbs, fusion proteins, and bi-specifics

• Proficiency creating novel expression vectors to obtain highly productive cell lines that express material to meet process development product quality targets

• Experience in cell line engineering for commercialization of novel biologics and biosimilars, including experience designing cell lines to match innovator PQA/CQA

• Proficiency in regulatory guidelines and best practices for filing IND/IMPD/BLA/MA sections

• Experience utilizing high throughput automation and data systems

• Experience in management with the ability to work collaboratively and flexibly in a team environment with other functions to solve problems and deliver on projects

• Experience with resource planning tools, and allocation and tracking of resources and equipment

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with expertise communicating effectively over teleconference and web-based meetings

• People-oriented and team player

• Diploma: Ph.D. preferred in a relevant field (e.g. biochemistry, chemistry, chemical engineering) or Master in Science.

• Experience: 10+ years (Ph.D.) or 15+ years (MS) of experience, or equivalent experience in the biotechnology or biopharmaceutical industry.

Why Join Us:

• Growth Opportunities: We’re a company that believes in continuous learning and development. Whether it’s professional courses, mentorship, or new projects, we’ll help you grow.

• Flexible Work Environment: We offer flexible work options to help you balance your professional and personal life.

• Inclusive Culture: We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone’s voice is valued, and curiosity is encouraged.

• Innovative Projects: You’ll have the chance to work on groundbreaking initiatives and cutting-edge technology in an atmosphere where your curiosity is the key to success.

• A Place for Big Ideas: We don’t just talk about thinking outside the box—we throw the box away. If you’ve got ideas, we want to hear them.

Are You Still Curious?

If you’ve read this far, then chances are you’ve got a curious mind—just like us. So, what are you waiting for? Take the leap and apply today. We can’t wait to see where your curiosity leads you—and how it will shape the future of Just Evotec Biologics.

Let your curiosity guide your career—#BeCUREious and explore the endless possibilities at Just Evotec Biologics !

FR : Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversité, Evotec étudie, à compétences égales, toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap.

ENG : In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.