Associate Director/Director, Downstream Processing
Core
Lead strategy, development, and execution of downstream purification processes for precision fermentation-derived small molecules used as cosmetic active ingredients.
Role type
Senior IC downstream processing director
Builds
Scalable manufacturing solutions for natural cosmetic ingredients
Domain
Biotechnology / Cosmetics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
downstream unit operations (centrifugation, filtration, distillation, chromatography, extraction, crystallization), technology transfer, CDMO/CMO management, process scale-up, team leadership, project management, equipment specification, mass balance review
Preferred skills
microbial fermentation expertise (bacterial/yeast), hydrophobic/hydrophilic compound processing, regulatory and supply chain collaboration
Technologies
HIC, IEX, tangential flow filtration, dead-end filtration, liquid/liquid extraction
Responsibilities
Direct downstream process development from bench to manufacturing scale; manage CDMO/CMO partnerships and technology transfers; lead and mentor downstream process development teams; define technical strategy and KPIs; collaborate with upstream process development; oversee equipment procurement and site inspections
Seniority
Director, hands-on IC leadership