Director Program Design, North Carolina

Position Overview:
The Director of Program Design will partner with the global commercial sales team, broader commercial organization and site technical/operations teams in support of acquiring new business for FUJIFILM Biotechnologies large scale cell culture sites. They will lead technical discussions with potential clients projecting Fujifilm experience and expertise in this offering. They will develop and author customer-tailored proposals and assist throughout the sales process

Company Overview:
At FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies U.S.A., we’re leading the charge in advancing tomorrow’s medicines. If you want to be a part of life-impacting projects alongside today’s most innovative biopharmaceutical companies, FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies could be the right place for you.

From our Bioprocess Innovation Center to our cGMP-compliant manufacturing site, we thrive on collaboration, creativity, and purpose. Whether your expertise lies in research, manufacturing, or production, you’ll find a home here where your efforts directly improve patients’ lives. Together, let’s shape the future of healthcare.

Situated at the cross-section of Morrisville and Research Triangle Park (RTP), North Carolina, our site is at the heart of a booming biotech hub surrounded by top universities, vibrant communities, and various outdoor opportunities.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit:

Job Description:
The Director of Program Design will partner with the global commercial sales team, broader commercial organization and site technical/operations teams in support of acquiring new business for FUJIFILM Biotechnologies large scale cell culture sites. They will lead technical discussions with potential clients projecting Fujifilm experience and expertise in this offering. They will develop and author customer-tailored proposals and assist throughout the sales process

 

The job holder will ideally be based in proximity to FUJIFILM Biotechnologies large scale cell culture sites in RTP, NC or Hillerod, Denmark.   Regular out of hours calls may be required and travel to other FUJIFILM Biotechnologies sites 5-6x a year is necessary.

 

This position has 1-3 direct reports. 

 

Principal Accountabilities:

 

The job holder will be responsible for providing support to the acquisition of new customers:

 

Responsible for leading the technical aspects of customer meetings and teleconferences

Accountable for the review of RFPs and the design of customer programs, from Technology Transfer to cGMP manufacture and Process Validation. 

Perform assessment of customer programs to guide fit with Fujifilm capabilities and site requirements.

Partner with site process sciences, engineering, and Quality teams in assessing customer programs.

Prepare proposals in response to RFPs

Define program scope, siting/location, timelines, and resources

As needed, support the overall sales process, including SoW development, Stage Gates, Win Rooms, and customer meetings and requests

Direct and lead relevant aspects of the Program Design team’s improvement efforts and initiatives, including efforts to promote and maintain harmonization of work practices across sites

Leading role in Program Design’s engagement with internal stakeholders and manufacturing teams to promote open communications and improvements of FUJIFILM Biotechnologies service offerings 

Attend webinars and conferences in support of FUJIFILM commercial teams, as well as keep up to date with current industry advancements

Manage 1-3 direct reports supporting the LSCC business

Education, Skills & Experience Requirements: 

A scientific degree, preferably a graduate degree (e.g. MSc, PhD), in a relevant biological science field - Essential 

10+ years of technical experience at Fujifilm, other CDMO, or other applicable role, including experience working directly with customers - Essential

Broad understanding of FUJIFILM Biotechnologies or relevant CDMO business, with special focus on large scale cell culture manufacturing

Understanding of regulatory environment, process development, and analytical technologies related to the manufacture of biopharmaceutical drugs

Understanding of and experience with cGMP manufacturing and associated requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with external customers in a professional and personable manner and to present a competent image of Fujifilm at all times

 Ability to analyze complex technical problems and present clear solutions 

Ability to influence customers and colleagues at all levels

Prior experience within FUJIFILM Biotechnologies a plus but not required. 

 

EEO Information:
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