Associate Director – Manufacturing Science and Technology
Location
United States
Posted
66 days ago
Salary
$175K - $195K / year
Postgraduate Degree7 yrs expEnglish
Job Description
• Develop and deliver phase-appropriate product understanding and control strategies using QbD framework and risk assessment
• Support manufacture of clinical and commercial GMP DS throughout product lifecycle, including tech transfer, campaign analysis, and diagnostics
• Author and review technical reports, master and executed batch records, working across internal team and with CDMO partners
• Work closely with CDMO partners, providing technical oversight (including onsite Person in Plant support when required), and taking the lead in supporting investigations and resolving deviations
• Analyze process and manufacturing data to understand and optimize process performance
• Develop process characterization and PPQ strategies and documentation
• Support regulatory activities including submissions and site inspections from preparation through execution
• Liaise with DP, device development, and clinical supply chain as needed to ensure seamless end to end product delivery and robustness
• Develop and maintain cost of good models that describe process and enable sensitivity analyses for process improvements
• Collaborate closely with colleagues to ensure a seamless, highly integrated TechOps team
• Author and review internal procedures, reports, and presentations, as needed
Job Requirements
- PhD in relevant discipline (e.g., biology, chemistry, biochemistry, bio/chemical engineering, or relevant field) or commensurate years of education and experience
- 7+ years of biologics development and manufacturing experience
- Experience with late phase development and commercialization of monoclonal antibodies within relevant process areas (upstream cell culture, downstream processing, solution prep, cleaning, automation, data systems, etc.)
- Experience with tech transfer to CDMOs and supporting DS campaigns through scale up and validation/PPQ, including person in plant and pre-approval inspection support
- Experience with process and economic modeling of DS manufacturing processes
- Demonstrated aptitude in collaborating with cross-functional partners, including clinical development/operations, analytical development, QA, RA, and supply chain
- Excellent communication skills with an ability to present to a variety of stakeholders and tailor message accordingly
- Demonstrated growth mindset, willing to learn from others, and dedication to promoting a psychologically safe environment
- Ability to multi-task and keep pace with a fast-moving organization
- Successfully exhibit Apogee’s C.O.R.E. values: Caring, Original, Resilient and Egoless
- Availability to participate in calls across multiple international time zones
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 25%, including domestic and international sites, attendance at Apogee All Hands meetings is required, typically held twice per year
Benefits
- A great culture, grounded in our C.O.R.E. values: Caring, Original, Resilient and Egoless
- Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment where you help shape the culture and company, wear multiple hats, and learn quickly
- Market competitive compensation and benefits package, including base salary, performance bonus, equity grant opportunities, health, welfare & retirement benefits
- We provide competitive time off, including three weeks PTO, two one-week company-wide shutdowns a year and dedicated paid sick leave
- Commitment to growing you professionally and providing access to resources to further your development
- Apogee offers regular all team, in-person meetings to build relationships and problem solve
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