Associate Director, Purification Process Development

The Role:

We're seeking an enthusiastic and hardworking leader who is passionate about expanding worldwide access to biotherapeutics through the advancement of continuous bioprocessing technology and mammalian cell culture processes. 

This person will join a fast-paced, collaborative, and multidisciplinary team to support purification process development at bench and pilot scale for the advancement of low-cost biotherapeutics manufacturing. This position will oversee purification process development and will include process optimization, technology transfer, and process characterization for hybrid and end-to-end continuous processes.

The ideal candidate will have strong scientific group management and leadership skills as well as a proven track record of a deep understanding of purification development for clinical and commercial therapeutic proteins. Finally, the ideal candidate is curious, creative, engaged, and the type who works well independently and in teams while constantly looking for ways to advance scientific processes and improve technology.

What You'll Do:

• Lead a diverse group of scientists and engineers responsible for all aspects of purification process development, including process characterization and validation, as well as technology transfer to cGMP manufacturing for hybrid and end-to-end continuous processes.

• Develop, implement and continuously improve process development strategies aligned with company goals and client needs to accelerate development timelines and reduce costs while providing excellent client services

• Effectively model leadership behaviors in line with Evotec corporate culture and foster a culture of scientific excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Lead highly complex projects and investigations by integrating deep knowledge of purification process development and broad knowledge of project work and functional areas covering biologics development and manufacture.

• Define and drive technology development strategies for process intensification and continuous manufacturing to reduce manufacturing costs and footprint through improvements in productivity, product quality control, and data management through collaboration with vendors, internal and external partners as well as influencing the biologics industry.

• Serve as a Project Team Lead within the process development organization to execute on client projects that involve multiple functional areas and the full range of regulatory stages.

• Serve as an internal technical resource for cGMP manufacturing, MSAT and Process Design as well as a resource and subject matter expert for external clients and partners for purification processes (small scale models, process transfer, and scale up) and authoring CMC regulatory sections.

• Clearly and effectively communicate scientific information, experimental plans, data and strategies to internal project teams, cross-functional area teams, senior management, external clients, vendors, and technology development collaborators as well as the external scientific community such as regulatory agencies, review boards, publications, and conferences; may also be invited to present and lead scientific meetings, committees, and workstreams

• Manage staff, training, capital resources, and planning within the department to support multiple client and technology projects at various stages of process development and characterization.

Who You Are:

• BS/MS in Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, or related field with 15+ years of experience or Ph.D. in Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, or related field with 9+ years of experience.

• Expertise in continuous purification technology development, transfer to cGMP manufacturing plants, and authoring CMC sections of regulatory filings.

• Experience with commercial process development, process characterization, and validation.

• Expertise in design of experiments (DOE) and statistical analysis.

• Experience in leading a high functioning purification development team for process development projects and collaborations as well as technology development initiatives. 

Pluses:

• Experience with high throughput methods (e.g. HT assays, robotics such as TECAN and Robo-Columns, and lab automation)

• Experience analyzing data in tools such as JMP, R, or Python.

• Knowledge of cGMP and quality and/or regulatory requirements in the US and/or EU.

Why Join Us:

• Growth Opportunities: We’re a company that believes in continuous learning and development. Whether it’s professional courses, mentorship, or new projects, we’ll help you grow.

• Inclusive Culture: We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone’s voice is valued, and curiosity is encouraged.

• Innovative Projects: You’ll have the chance to work on groundbreaking initiatives and cutting-edge technology in an atmosphere where your curiosity is the key to success.

• A Place for Big Ideas: We don’t just talk about thinking outside the box, we throw the box away. If you’ve got ideas, we want to hear them.

Are You Still Curious?

If you’ve read this far, then chances are you’ve got a curious mind, just like us. So, what are you waiting for? Take the leap and apply today. We can’t wait to see where your curiosity leads you and how it will shape the future of Just-Evotec.

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be $154,000 to $180,000;  Base salary offered may vary depending on individual’s skills, experience and competitive market value. Additional total rewards include discretionary annual bonus, comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, short-term and long-term disability, company paid basic life insurance, 401k company match, flexible work, generous paid time off and paid holiday, wellness and transportation benefits.

Evotec (US) Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, age, disability, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.