Senior Director, Process Development
Do you want to join an organization that is at the forefront of advanced technology?
How would you feel about developing your leadership skills and expertise in a key role that offers substantial growth opportunities within a forward-thinking biopharmaceutical company?
Do you have a proven track record in drug discovery, development, and manufacturing?
Fraser Dove International is partnering with a leading organisation renowned for its comprehensive services in drug development. Operating in the US and UK, they are committed to de-risking and streamlining the development of new treatments for patients in need.
Our client is seeking a proven leader to lead the site Process Development function.
Discover more about our Senior Director, Process Development opportunity; its objectives, duties/responsibilities and the skills, experience and competencies needed to succeed.
What you will do:
- Manage key client account programs and maintain strong and lasting business relationships and oversee the chemistry process development from project ideation, bid defense, assignment, progression, and completion. Collaborate with the business development team to build a solid sales pipeline and have meaningful participation in all aspects of our client’s business.
- Lead the implementation, improvement and use of company systems withing Bioconjugation PD department such as but not limited to ELN, ERP, Chem Inventory, and training.
- Oversee the bioconjugation department operations and plan resources to successfully delivery client and company projects from project assignment, progression to completion.
- Manage technical input to GMP Batch Records and other Quality documents according to ICH and FDA guidelines.
- Manage the technology transfer inputs of PD processes into the GMP manufacturing suite and provide support during GMP operations as needed.
- Coordinate activities with QA/AMD/QC and Management for development of tox and GLP batches.
- Work with other teams to determine analytical methods and instruments needed to support PD and later GMP manufacturing.
- Partner with other departments on complex projects and collaborations.
- Propose key strategies for challenging projects with innovative solutions.
- Provide key leadership in the advancement of science and technology for the industry and business.
- Mentor group leaders for team building and career advancement.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors, colleagues and subordinates.
- Direct the team members to comply with company’s Safety/GMP/GLP/GDP guidelines and SOPs.
- Participate as a team player in all aspects of the company business.
- Keep up to date with EHS, cGMP, scientific, and technical developments.
- Evaluation of lab practices for continuous improvement.
- Provide assistance in laboratory design and process capabilities.
- Ability to participate effectively as a team player in all aspects of our client’s business.
- Make hiring decisions through vigorous candidate screenings and interviews.
What you will bring:
- Proven track record of drug discovery, development and manufacture with extensive CMC and GLP/GMP knowledge and experiences.
- Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills in scientific and business communications and presentations.
- Possess excellent problem-solving skills and demonstrate a thorough understanding of protein chemistry, protein handling, purification and characterization.
- Ability to independently prioritize work assignments, and consistently demonstrate the ability to perform assigned tasks through rigorous data collection and applying analytical tests and instrumentation in the laboratory.
Got what it takes?
To apply for the Senior Director, Process Development, click the ‘Apply’ button below or contact the Executive Search Consultant – Reece Wiggins – on +44 (0)203 355 7050.
Please Note:
- This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorised to give instructions or assignments.
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