Executive Director, Process Engineering About the Company Respected biopharmaceutical company
Industry
Pharmaceuticals
Type
Public Company
Founded
1999
Employees
10,001+
Categories Health and WellnessMedicalPharmaceuticalsBiotechnology - See more at: https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/astrazeneca#sthash.oUQyfM2Q.dpufBiotechnology and PharmaceuticalsHealth Care Information TechnologyPharmaceutical ManufacturingUser Experience DesignUx DesignerManufacturingAcademic ResearchHealth CareBiotechnologyInternational TradeHealthcareClinical CareHealthCorporate CitizenshipSustainabilityMedicineChemical ProductsBiopharmaPrecision Medicine Specialties pharmaceuticalbiopharmaceuticalinnovationresearch and developmentand global business Business Classifications B2BEnterprise About the Role The Company is seeking an Executive Director of Process Engineering to lead the design, scale-up, and optimization of cell therapy manufacturing processes.
This pivotal role involves overseeing the late-stage process development for cell therapies, creating global technical standards, and ensuring the cost-effective production of cell therapy products from early development to commercialization.
The successful candidate will be responsible for building and managing a multi-site organization, driving innovation, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.
Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and Regulatory Affairs, is essential for the successful development of process engineering solutions.
Candidates for this Executive Director position should have a Ph.D. or Master's degree in a relevant field, with a strong background in process engineering, particularly within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, with a focus on cell therapy or biologics.
The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years' of experience in a leadership role, a proven track record in managing large, high-performing teams, and experience in cell therapy manufacturing, including process design, scale-up, and optimization.
Skills in GxP compliance, data integrity, and a diversified experience in CMC development for cell therapeutics are also required.
The role demands a leader with a passion for driving growth, a dedication to making a difference in the lives of patients, and the ability to inspire and lead a team with out-of-the-box thinking.
Hiring Manager Title
Vice President of Analytical and Process Development
Travel Percent
Less than 10%
Functions Non-Profit ManagementEngineeringMedical Care/Hospital Administration