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Dina Erzina

@dinaerzina

MSAT technical leader driving complex GMP manufacturing, batch release, tech transfer, validation and cross-functional delivery in biologics.

Switzerland

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where science drives decisions and complex problems demand real technical thinking. I want to work at the intersection of drug development, manufacturing and technology, turning scientific insight into solutions for patients while continuing to investigate, innovate and lead.

I’m an MSAT technical leader with experience across biologics manufacturing, vaccines, bioconjugates and mammalian drug substance. I lead complex GMP activities from technology transfer and scale-up through PPQ, process validation and batch release, working across Manufacturing, QA, QC, Engineering and external partners.

I’ve led cross-functional MSAT teams, managed critical investigations and product-impact assessments, supported high-stakes manufacturing and batch-release decisions, and acted as a primary technical interface with customers. My scientific background and manufacturing experience allow me to connect complex data with practical, risk-based decisions and drive projects through challenging timelines.

I’m interested in opportunities across MSAT, Technical Operations, CMC, External Manufacturing, Quality and Technical Program Leadership, particularly roles where I can combine scientific depth, manufacturing expertise and cross-functional leadership.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

MSAT Process Validation

Current

Lonza

Jun 2026 - Present (5 months)

Lead process validation and PPQ for a 20,000L CAPEX facility, covering 6 mammalian DS batches and 23 validation studies. Coordinate MSAT, Manufacturing, QA, QC and Engineering across execution, data and reporting. Assess 300+ deviations, defining validation impact, investigation priorities. Primary customer interface for validation, communicating progress, risks and key decisions.

MSAT Process Expert

Lonza

Oct 2022 - Jun 2026 (3 years 8 months)

MSAT Technical Lead for a pneumococcal conjugate vaccine program, lead 6 MSAT experts across tech transfer, GMP and PPQ. Led PPQ and a 10-fold scale-up for a commercial ADC, delivering all batches on schedule. Supported IND and regulatory responses. Managed timelines and priorities. Coordinated external labs on analytical methods, specifications and acceptance criteria.

Postdoctoral Researcher

University of Basel

Nov 2021 - Aug 2022 (9 months)

Investigated chemical protein silencing and targeted protein degradation using cell-based assays, Western blotting and mass spectrometry. Developed and optimized experimental workflows and interpreted complex scientific data to investigate mechanisms of protein degradation.

Doctoral Researcher

University of Bern Internationals

Nov 2017 - Oct 2021 (3 years 11 months)

Designed and synthesized peptide dendrimers, purified, and tested on human primary monocytes and PBMC to assess immunomodulatory properties and potential as treatment for MS. Sought an alternative to Glatiramer Acetate. Designed a range of structures, screened candidates, with two showing potential for immunotherapy. Discovered the relationship between structure and activity.