Senior Manager, Technology Transfer, Contract Development Manufacturing

CSL

Senior Manager of Technology Transfer & Contract Development at CSL Behring. Leading planning and execution of technology transfer activities to external partners in manufacturing.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeKing of Prussia • Illinois, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $151,000 - $206,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end technology transfer to external manufacturing and development partners
Develop and execute tech transfer strategies, plans, and timelines
Ensure successful transfer of process, analytical, and quality knowledge
Oversee preparation of transfer documentation, risk assessments, and technical packages
Monitor execution of engineering, demonstration, and validation batches
Manage relationships with CDMOs, CMOs, and strategic partners
Serve as primary technical and operational contact for external collaborations
Evaluate partner technical capabilities, capacity, and compliance status
Drive alignment on deliverables, timelines, and performance expectations
Support contract scope definition and governance processes
Collaborate with Process Development, MSAT, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Supply Chain
Ensure readiness for clinical and commercial manufacturing at external sites
Coordinate troubleshooting and issue resolution during transfer and production
Align internal and external teams on project milestones and risks
Ensure compliance with GMP, regulatory, and quality standards during technology transfer
Support deviations, investigations, CAPA, and change control related to external manufacturing
Ensure proper documentation and data integrity across partner activities
Manage multiple technology transfer projects simultaneously
Track milestones, risks, budgets, and performance metrics
Drive continuous improvement in tech transfer processes and best practices
Support lifecycle management and post-transfer optimization
Mentor scientists and engineers involved in tech transfer activities
Influence cross-functional and external stakeholders
Contribute to strategic planning for external manufacturing and partnerships

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in: Chemical / Biochemical / Bioprocess Engineering, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry or related technical field
7+ years of experience in technology transfer, process development, MSAT, or manufacturing
Strong experience working with CDMOs/CMOs and external partners
Solid understanding of GMP, regulatory expectations, and quality systems
Proven project and stakeholder management experience
Strong technical understanding of process scale-up and manufacturing
Global technology transfer and external manufacturing networks
Process validation and commercial manufacturing support
Risk management, QbD, and statistical tools (DoE)
Contract governance and vendor performance management

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

technology transferprocess developmentmanufacturingprocess validationrisk managementquality by design (QbD)statistical toolscontract governancevendor performance managementanalytical knowledge

Soft Skills

project managementstakeholder managementmentoringcollaborationinfluencingcommunicationproblem-solvingcontinuous improvementstrategic planningrelationship management