Executive Director, Process Engineering

AstraZeneca

Gaithersburg, MD, US
Base: $269,000 to $328,900; bonus/equity: not spec...
Cell therapy manufacturing experience
Process design and scale-up expertise
Gmp compliance and data integrity knowledge
The Executive Director will lead the Late-Stage Process Development function for Cell Therapies within the CTO, managing multiple development projects across several locations

Job Summary

  • The Executive Director will lead the Late-Stage Process Development function for Cell Therapies within the CTO, managing multiple development projects across several locations.
  • This role is responsible for building out a team to ensure cell therapy products are manufactured cost-effectively from early development through commercialization.
  • Candidates must have a Ph.D. or Master's degree plus 10+ years of leadership experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries with a focus on cell therapy.

Matching Summary

The Executive Director will lead the Late-Stage Process Development function for Cell Therapies within the CTO, managing multiple development projects across several locations.

Salary

Base: $269,000 to $328,900; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Cell therapy manufacturing experience
  • Process design and scale-up expertise
  • GMP compliance and data integrity knowledge
  • Regulatory submission authoring (IND/BLA)
  • Leadership of large multi-site teams

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with CAR-T and stem cell therapies
  • Background in automation and digital programs
  • Strategic make vs buy decision making
  • Innovation in value-added manufacturing processes

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, or related field
  • 10+ years of industry experience in process engineering
  • 10+ years in a leadership role within biotech/pharma
  • Proven track record managing teams of 30+ members

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Not specified

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