Associate Director, Process Development Lead, Tech Ops

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the development and execution of short- to mid-term strategies for drug substance process development, including new product introduction and lifecycle management activities.
• Provide technical and project leadership for process development activities from pre-clinical stage through product launch across the plasma-derived portfolio.
• Lead process development for major manufacturing changes to unit operations, ensuring robust, scalable, and compliant processes.
• Drive the assessment, selection, and implementation of innovative technologies to improve process performance, scalability, and product quality.
• Promote and embed a Quality by Design (Qb D) development approach, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations and internal standards.
• Act as a change agent to advance new ways of working, including adoption of advanced manufacturing and digital approaches.
• Lead process development execution activities and ensure alignment with project governance and portfolio priorities.
• Ensure preparation, review, and approval of high-quality technical documentation and regulatory submissions.
• Collaborate closely with Process Engineering, Manufacturing, and other stakeholders to ensure effective scale-up, technology transfer, and facility fit assessments.
• Oversee and ensure successful transfer of processes from development to commercial manufacturing.
• Engage with external partners (CROs, vendors) to optimize capabilities, resources, and project outcomes.
• Lead and manage a team of employees with respect to resource planning and staff allocation to projects involving the discovery, development, and manufacture of new products as well as improvements to existing products.
• Drive talent development, succession planning, and capability building within the organization.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on scientific excellence, collaboration, and accountability.
• Ensure execution of development activities in alignment with project timelines, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement of processes, tools, and ways of working within the function.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, internal procedures, and regulatory expectations.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree (preferably Ph D) in Life Sciences, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Extensive experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical industry, or relevant academic environment.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in process development, manufacturing, or related fields.
• Proven experience leading teams and managing complex, cross-functional programs.
• Strong scientific background in drug substance process development, particularly for biologics or plasma-derived products.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high‑performing teams in a global, matrixed environment.
• Experience across early- to late-stage development, including scale-up, tech transfer, and regulatory submissions.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Experience working in multicultural, international environments.

Benefits

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