Executive Director, Process Engineering, Gaithersburg

Executive Director, Process Engineering
About the Company
Respected biopharmaceutical company
Industry
Pharmaceuticals
Type
Public Company
Founded
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Employees
10,001+
Categories
Health and Wellness
Medical
Pharmaceuticals
Biotechnology - See more at:
Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals
Health Care Information Technology
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
User Experience Design
Ux Designer
Manufacturing
Academic Research
Health Care
Biotechnology
International Trade
Healthcare
Clinical Care
Health
Corporate Citizenship
Sustainability
Medicine
Chemical Products
Biopharma
Precision Medicine
Specialties
pharmaceutical
biopharmaceutical
innovation
research and development
and global business
Business Classifications
B2B
Enterprise
About the Role
The Company is seeking an Executive Director of Process Engineering to lead the design, scale-up, and optimization of cell therapy manufacturing processes.
This pivotal role involves overseeing the late-stage process development for cell therapies, creating global technical standards, and ensuring the cost-effective production of cell therapy products from early development to commercialization.
The successful candidate will be responsible for building and managing a multi-site organization, driving innovation, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.
Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and Regulatory Affairs, is essential for the successful development of process engineering solutions.
Candidates for this Executive Director position should have a Ph.D. or Master's degree in a relevant field, with a strong background in process engineering, particularly within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, with a focus on cell therapy or biologics.
The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years' of experience in a leadership role, a proven track record in managing large, high-performing teams, and experience in cell therapy manufacturing, including process design, scale-up, and optimization.
Skills in GxP compliance, data integrity, and a diversified experience in CMC development for cell therapeutics are also required.
The role demands a leader with a passion for driving growth, a dedication to making a difference in the lives of patients, and the ability to inspire and lead a team with out-of-the-box thinking.
Hiring Manager Title
Vice President of Analytical and Process Development
Travel Percent
Less than 10%
Functions
Non-Profit Management
Engineering
Medical Care/Hospital Administration