Sr. Director Process Development And Msat - Viral Vectors And Mrna
PPD (Thermo Fisher)
Seneffe, Belgium
Phd in biochemistry or chemical engineering
15+ years biologics process development experience
Leadership of multidisciplinary analytical upstream downstream teams
The Senior Director will provide end-to-end scientific, technical, and organizational leadership across Process Development and Manufacturing Sciences & Technology for Viral Vector and mRNA businesses
Job Summary
The Senior Director will provide end-to-end scientific, technical, and organizational leadership across Process Development and Manufacturing Sciences & Technology for Viral Vector and mRNA businesses.
This role is accountable for the full process lifecycle from early-stage development through technology transfer, validation, and commercial manufacturing support ensuring robust and compliant processes.
Thermo Fisher Scientific serves as the world leader in serving science with a mission to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
Matching Summary
The Senior Director will provide end-to-end scientific, technical, and organizational leadership across Process Development and Manufacturing Sciences & Technology for Viral Vector and mRNA businesses.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
PhD in Biochemistry or Chemical Engineering
15+ years biologics process development experience
Leadership of multidisciplinary analytical upstream downstream teams
Deep expertise in technology transfer and scale-up
Strong knowledge of cGMP and regulatory compliance
Nice-to-have
Experience in CDMO or biopharmaceutical environments
Executive presence and client-facing communication skills
Financial acumen including budgeting and resource planning
Proven ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement
Experience working in global matrixed cross-functional environments
Key Requirements
Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Molecular Biology
15+ years progressive leadership in biologics process development
Demonstrated success leading large multidisciplinary teams
Significant experience in CDMO or biopharmaceutical settings
Strong knowledge of FDA and EMA regulatory expectations