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 position establishes single-point accountability for end-to-end technical performance, integrating upstream and downstream technical operations, process sciences, and other technical functions into a cohesive technical operating model.
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 CAPA management
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
Digital and data strategy execution
Change agility and high performance leadership
Key Requirements
Advanced degree in Engineering or scientific discipline
Minimum 15 years biopharmaceutical manufacturing experience
Experience leading technical operations at manufacturing site
Proven regulatory interactions and CAPA management