Assoc. Dir - Large Molecule External Manufacturing Technology, Network & Viral Lead
Core
Lead the global external manufacturing network for Large Molecule (LM) drug substances, focusing on viral products, managing tech transfer, process development, scale-up, and commercial supply lifecycle.
Role type
Senior Associate Director, Large Molecule External Manufacturing Technology & Viral Lead
Builds
LM drug substance supply for Animal Health products via global CMO network
Domain
Biopharmaceuticals / Animal Health / Viral Vaccines
Required skills
Viral vaccine development, LM drug substance process development, tech transfer, GMP compliance, cross-functional leadership, supplier management, project management, troubleshooting, regulatory strategy (FDA/USDA)
Preferred skills
PhD in Biochemistry/Bioprocess Engineering, process scale-up expertise, upstream/downstream troubleshooting, CMO due diligence audits, Six Sigma, PMP certification
Technologies
Microsoft Project, Primavera
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end execution of LM drug substance projects (sourcing, transfer, development) with external suppliers; manage commercial supply and lifecycle for viral products; conduct technical due diligence and audits; lead cross-functional teams for process changes and deviations; drive innovation to reduce COGs; manage global supplier relationships and technical packages.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight