- Effectively function as a CMC lead generating original technical ideas and development strategies.
- Provide scientific and technical leadership of early-stage assets to design and develop scalable upstream and downstream processes using QbD and PAT tools.
- Responsible for development, characterization, scale-up and support of drug substance processes to enable advancement of programs.
- Develop robust CMC development plans, Apply established platform approaches and problem-solving skills to rapidly tackle drug substance challenges and build robust processes with efficient experimentation
- Expand and develop skills in microbial fermentation, scale up and purification, thereby further contributing to the integrated group.
- Participate in drug substance teams and collaborate cross functionally with analytical and drug product representatives to deliver drug substance manufacturing processes in a phase appropriate manner.
- Make significant contributions to project team through lab-based activities.
- Proactively seek out new tools, techniques, and strategies to implement into individual programs(s)
- Be hands-on and execute lab and small-scale operations to meet project deliverables.
- Transfer processes to GMP manufacturing.
- Write technical publications, reports, presentations, and regulatory filings including publishing research in peer-reviewed journals and presenting work at scientific conferences.
- Work efficiently, collaboratively, and cross-functionally toward project timelines and goals.
- Deliver process amenable to cGMP operation and carry out results of drug substance in a cGMP manufacturing environment.
- Provide technical recommendations for evaluating process data, troubleshooting and root cause analysis as well as providing strategic recommendations leading to improved yields, cost of goods and process robustness.
- Identify and lead additional development activities and manufacturing through various phases of product development.
- Participate in efforts to define, manage, and/or complete innovation projects that advance technical capabilities, refine & establish platform manufacturing processes.
- Generate documentation for experimental reports to support technology transfer and regulatory filings (development and technical report writing).
- Communicate technical information and project progress to the Senior leadership and external partners.
- Mentor/supervise a team of one or more and evaluate the performance of those individuals; is accountable for the effective performance of the team/individuals.
- Must be a subject matter expert in microbial fermentation (yeast). Additional experience in downstream purification of biologics including chromatography separations and filtration operations (depth, dead-end, and ultrafiltration/diafiltration) is a plus.
- Direct experience in designing, planning and executing feed strategies for increased yield and productivity,
- Proficiency in Mandarin
- Strong understanding of analytical techniques using HPLC, ELISA and mass spectrometry based methods
- PhD in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Chemistry or Biology with a minimum of 8 years in the bio/pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. MS with 10+ years of relevant experience in MSAT or process development of biologics /vaccines may also be considered.
- Direct experience in microbial expression systems (yeast) is a must.
- Technical expertise in development and full-scale manufacture of recombinant biologic products. Direct experience in Vaccine development and Phase 1-3 readiness support is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- Proficiency in statistical software for data analysis and tracking and trending.
- Other:
- Seeking Boston local candidates to be on-site 3-4 days per week.
- Travel (5-10%) may be required to CMO, CRO and key vendor for process and product development purposes.
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Description
Director, Bioprocess Development
Boston, MA
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Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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