The Senior Director will define and execute the biologics development and manufacturing strategy to enable a Center of Excellence operating model at the Carlsbad location
Job Summary
The Senior Director will define and execute the biologics development and manufacturing strategy to enable a Center of Excellence operating model at the Carlsbad location.
This role oversees end-to-end development, manufacturing, and lifecycle management for biologics and reagents while ensuring operational readiness and technical excellence.
Abbott offers extensive benefits including free medical coverage, a high employer contribution retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, and an affordable path to a bachelor's degree.
Matching Summary
The Senior Director will define and execute the biologics development and manufacturing strategy to enable a Center of Excellence operating model at the Carlsbad location.
Salary
Base: $218,700.00 – $437,300.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Free medical coverage, high employer contribution retirement plan, tuition reimbursement
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
12+ years regulated industry experience
Upstream and downstream biologics manufacturing
Capital budget management and execution
Process troubleshooting and root cause analysis
Global regulatory framework knowledge FDA EMA ICH
Tech transfer scale up and process validation
Nice-to-have
PhD in Chemical Engineering or related field
Experience leading multiple manufacturing sites
Strategic thinker with scientific insights
Passion for developing people and teams
Comfortable leading through complexity
Key Requirements
Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field
12+ years experience in regulated industries
Deep technical expertise in protein biologics and synthetic oligonucleotides
Strong track record in capital project management
Ability to travel domestically and internationally 25-50%