Associate Director, Bioprocess & Technical Engineering
Core
Strategic technical leadership for biologics drug substance processes, focusing on facility-fit, technology transfer, and process engineering across internal and external manufacturing networks.
Role type
Senior IC Associate Director (Bioprocess & Technical Engineering)
Builds
Biologics drug substance manufacturing capabilities and facility readiness
Domain
Biopharmaceuticals / Biologics Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (Biologics Drug Substance Manufacturing)
Required skills
Bioprocess engineering, Facility design, Technology transfer, Root cause analysis, Process validation, Regulatory compliance, Mass balance modelling, Equipment automation, Scale-up principles, Change control
Preferred skills
Monoclonal antibody manufacturing, Process Performance Qualification, Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Health authority inspection support
Technologies
Cell culture, Purification, Fluid dynamics, Automation interfaces, Clean utility systems
Responsibilities
Guide facility-fit evaluations for Dublin site and external partners; Translate industry trends into engineering roadmaps; Lead commercialization of biological drug substance processes; Coordinate complex process investigations and CAPA; Mentor early-career engineers and scientists.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
