Associate Director, Upstream Technical Operations Lead
Core
Lead end-to-end technical, manufacturing, and people accountability for complex biologics programs from technology transfer through commercial lifecycle management.
Role type
Senior IC upstream technical operations lead (biologics manufacturing)
Builds
Biologics drug substance via upstream processes (cell culture, bioreactor operations, harvest)
Domain
Biopharmaceuticals / Upstream Manufacturing
Required skills
Biologics molecule expertise, Cell culture, Bioreactor operations, Media/feed strategies, GMP compliance, Technology transfer, PPQ execution, Process engineering, Resource allocation, Stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Single-Use Systems (SUS), Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Lean-driven improvement, Change adoption
Technologies
Bioreactors, Single-Use Systems (SUS), Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
Responsibilities
Guide activities from technology transfer and PPQ execution through commercial lifecycle management; Provide visible, floor-based technical support to resolve real-time manufacturing issues; Lead, coach, and develop a team of upstream scientists, engineers, and subteam leads; Collaborate with Downstream, Development, Quality, and global partners to align technical priorities.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people leadership