Executive Director, Vaccines Testing Lab
Core
Strategic and operational leadership for vaccine-focused laboratory operations, supporting research, development, characterization, and lifecycle management of vaccine products.
Role type
Executive Director, Vaccines Testing Lab
Builds
Vaccine drug substance and drug product programs from early development through commercialization
Domain
Biopharmaceuticals / Vaccine Development
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
vaccine development lifecycle management, biologics analytical methodologies, global regulatory compliance, budgeting and capital planning, team leadership, technology transfer, scale-up activities
Preferred skills
advanced degree in life sciences, experience with novel vaccine platforms (mRNA, viral vectors, recombinant proteins, adjuvants), inspection readiness
Technologies
ELISA, neutralization assays, PCR/qPCR, cell-based assays, flow cytometry, viral titration, HPLC, mass spectrometry
Responsibilities
Lead vaccine laboratory operations including antigen discovery, assay development, immunogenicity testing, and stability programs; oversee development and validation of analytical methods; ensure adherence to global regulatory standards and biosafety regulations; develop operating budgets and capital expenditure plans; mentor and develop high-performing scientific teams; collaborate on business development and external partnerships
Seniority
Executive, strategic & operational leadership
