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Job #02885

About our client Our client is a rapidly growing biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Massachusetts that is focused on the development, manufacturing and commercialization of biotherapeutics and vaccines. The company has an experienced management team, many proof-of-concept tests and an empowering corporate culture that is focused on the long-term professional development of its employees. Position Location Director of Process Development Marlborough, Massachusetts Salary Highly competitive package, commensurate with experience Responsibilities 1) Provide organizational direction and technical oversight to the Process Development Department 2) Oversee schedules, materials, equipments and manpower requirements 3) Recommend programs to maximize project success and reduce costs 4) Oversee technical aspects like clone screening, cell line development, medium optimization, cell culture/fermentation optimization, purification development and tech transfer 5) Make presentations and represent the company in interactions with clients and outside meetings 6) Direct personnel as well as contractors/consultants 7) Oversee the recruitment, management and training of technical personnel within the department 8) Interact with and provide support for other critical groups that are key to contract manufacturing efforts (Manufacturing, Pilot Plant, Quality/Regulatory and Business Development) Requirements 1) Ph.D. in Biology, Biochemistry or Chemical Engineering 2) Minimum 7 years of biotechnology/biopharmaceutical industrial experience in process development or clinical manufacturing of biotherapeutics 3) Experience in a CMO a plus 4) Experience in technology development for process development or manufacturing a plus 5) In-depth knowledge and recent hands-on experience in cell lines, animal cell culture, cell culture and media development, bioreactor process development, downstream recovery and purification 6) Previous experience in a technical management role 7) Knowledge of cGMP manufacturing and experience in developing processes for cGMP manufacturing preferred 8) Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills to successfully work within an interdisciplinary team environment 9) Ability to lead efforts to resolve complex problems and negotiate complex interdisciplinary issues 10) Ability to function independently and provide leadership to the team 11) Disciplined and committed individual