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Director, Downstream Technical Operations (MS&T)

IRL - Meath - Dunboyne, IEFull-time2026-10-27 → 2026-11-10

Core

Provide strategic and hands-on downstream technical leadership for biologics manufacturing at the Dunboyne site, ensuring robust, compliant production of high-quality biologics products.

Role type

Director, Downstream Technical Operations (Biologics)

Builds

Biologics drug substance for clinical supply, registration, and commercial launch

Domain

Biopharmaceutical manufacturing / Downstream processing

Required skills

Biologics, Downstream Operations, Engineering Standards, Lean Six Sigma, Operational Leadership, People Leadership, Process Improvements, Strategic Thinking

Preferred skills

None stated

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Provide leadership to the Downstream Technical Operations organization across cell banking, clinical manufacturing, and commercial operations; Oversee technology transfer direction, execution of development and PPQ batches, change control management, and implementation through regulatory license; Ensure flawless execution of new product introductions from a Downstream perspective; Proactively identify, assess, and resolve technical risks and issues; Own Downstream technical lifecycle management for in-line commercial products; Champion the deployment and effective use of digital tools and data-driven solutions.

Seniority

Director, strategic & hands-on leadership