Director Discovery Process And Analytical Development

Esobiotec

Mont, Belgium
Not specified (assumed to be hybrid or onsite).
Lentiviral vector manufacturing
Early process development
Analytical method development
Esobiotec is seeking a Director of Discovery Process and Analytical Development to lead early-stage process development and analytical innovation for lentiviral vectors. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in manufacturing and analytical development within the biotech sector, with a strong focus on gene therapy

Job Summary

  • Lead the strategy and execution of early process development and analytical methods for novel in vivo lentiviral vectors, enabling high-quality discovery and preclinical translation.
  • Set the vision for adapting R&D vectors to bioreactor manufacturing, engineering new production cell lines, defining new manufacturing processes, and devising bespoke analytical testing.
  • Recruit, develop, and inspire high-performing teams, embedding a culture of scientific rigor, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

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Esobiotec is seeking a Director of Discovery Process and Analytical Development to lead early-stage process development and analytical innovation for lentiviral vectors. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in manufacturing and analytical development within the biotech sector, with a strong focus on gene therapy.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lentiviral vector manufacturing
  • Early process development
  • Analytical method development
  • Bioreactor manufacturing adaptation
  • CDMO oversight
  • CMC regulatory guidelines

Nice-to-have

  • Scientific rigor and innovation
  • Collaborative cross-functional teams
  • Passion for gene therapy
  • Continuous improvement mindset

Key Requirements

  • MSc or PhD in Virology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Engineering, or related discipline
  • 12+ years of postgraduate industry experience
  • Lentiviral vector experience strongly preferred
  • Proven track record leading process and analytical development teams
  • Familiarity with CMC regulatory guidelines for gene or cell therapy products
  • Solid experience managing vector manufacturing with external CDMOs
  • Strong understanding of regulatory guidelines supporting CMC development
  • Excellent scientific/technical writing and presentation skills in English

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