This role is central to shaping the future technical capability of the site and delivering sustained excellence across a complex and growing biologics portfolio
Job Summary
This role is central to shaping the future technical capability of the site and delivering sustained excellence across a complex and growing biologics portfolio.
The Executive Director will define and execute the technical vision for the site, driving end-to-end technical excellence across Technical Operations, Process Sciences laboratories, and technology transfer.
The role is accountable for accelerating the successful commercialization of a diverse and complex biologics pipeline while ensuring robust, compliant, and reliable manufacturing of commercial products.
Matching Summary
This role is central to shaping the future technical capability of the site and delivering sustained excellence across a complex and growing biologics portfolio.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Technical operations leadership
New product introduction and technology transfer
Regulatory compliance and inspection readiness
Root cause analysis and investigations
Process monitoring and risk management
Quality management system expertise
Biologics drug substance manufacturing
Nice-to-have
Talent building and succession planning
External collaboration with academic institutes
Continuous improvement and innovation leadership
Strong business and financial acumen
Change agility and high performance inspiration
Key Requirements
Advanced degree in Engineering or scientific discipline
Minimum 15 years biopharmaceutical manufacturing experience
Experience leading technical operations at manufacturing site
Proven regulatory interaction and CAPA management
Ability to influence and align stakeholders
Leadership in biologics drug substance manufacturing