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Assessment of Stakeholders and Concepts Involved in Establishing a New Manufacturing SiteBackground:Daiichi Sankyo Europe GmbH (DSE) is planning to build a greenfield Biological Drug Substance (DS) Production Facility. This ambitious project requires a well-defined responsibility landscape, particularly focusing on quality assurance and technology transfer perspectives, to ensure smooth and compliant site establishment.Objective:The Master's thesis aims to assess the stakeholders and key concepts involved in establishing a new manufacturing site. The focus will be on defining and mapping responsibilities from a quality and transfer perspective.
Background:
Daiichi Sankyo Europe GmbH (DSE) is planning to build a greenfield Biological Drug Substance (DS) Production Facility. This ambitious project requires a well-defined responsibility landscape, particularly focusing on quality assurance and technology transfer perspectives, to ensure smooth and compliant site establishment.
Objective:
The Master’s thesis aims to assess the stakeholders and key concepts involved in establishing a new manufacturing site. The focus will be on defining and mapping responsibilities from a quality and transfer perspective.
Timeframe:
- Expected duration- 6 months
- Start 01.09.2026 or later possible
Scope and Approach:
- Provide a general overview of the stakeholder ecosystem and conceptual frameworks involved in manufacturing site establishment.
- Conduct a deep dive into 1-2 critical areas (e.g., contamination control strategy or process risk assessment) to analyze roles, responsibilities, and workflows in detail.
- Formulate conclusions, identify learnings, and propose improvements to optimize responsibility allocation and transfer processes.
Expected Outcomes:
- A comprehensive responsibility matrix illustrating stakeholder roles and interrelations from quality and transfer perspectives.
- Recommendations for process enhancements and frameworks to support efficient site establishment and operational readiness.
Your Profile:
- Enrollment in a Master’s program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, Biology, Bioengineering, or a related discipline.
- Strong analytical, research, and communication skills in English.
- Interest in pharmaceutical manufacturing, quality systems, and project management.
- Prior knowledge of GMP processes or pharmaceutical industry is a plus but not mandatory.
What We Offer:
- Hands-on experience with a strategic manufacturing project at a leading global pharmaceutical company.
- Mentorship from experts in quality assurance and technology transfer and support from a multidisciplinary team.
- Opportunity to contribute to the successful launch of a key production facility.
