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Associate Director/Director - Upstream Process Development

$170k/y-$195k/y

EPM Scientific

2 days ago

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Summary

EPM Scientific is seeking an Associate Director/Director - Upstream Process Development to join their team in the Greater Boston Area. The role involves leading the design, optimization, and scale-up of upstream processes for biologics production, focusing on cell culture and fermentation technologies.

About the Role

As an Associate Director/Director of Upstream Process Development, you will be responsible for fostering a collaborative environment, establishing objectives and KPIs for team members, overseeing the development and optimization of upstream processes, and ensuring seamless integration with cross-functional teams. You will lead efforts in scaling up processes, manage technology transfer, troubleshoot challenges, and oversee the project lifecycle from feasibility studies to full-scale production.

About You

Required:

Master's or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related field.
8-10 years of experience in upstream process development, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within the biopharmaceutical industry.
Expertise in cell culture, fermentation, bioreactor operations, and process scale-up.

Preferred:

Strong scientific background in cell line development and media optimization.
Hands-on experience with various cell culture platforms such as CHO, HEK, and viral vector production.
Proven track record in process characterization, validation, and regulatory submissions.

Benefits

Competitive salary range of $170k–$195k.
Opportunity for hands-on leadership in a pivotal role within the biopharmaceutical industry.
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.

EPM Scientific

3D printing. Gene editing. Artificial intelligence. Big data. New technologies are radically transforming the way that we treat patients and cure diseases on earth and in space; fusing the physical, digital and biological worlds. There has never been a more exciting time to work in life sciences. EPM Scientific are proud to be a leading specialist talent partner in life sciences. Founded in 2012, we help clients solve the number one challenge: talent. Today, we provide permanent, contract and multi-hire talent solutions to support the whole product life-cycle from research and development through to market launch and pharmacovigilance. If you would like to talk to us about your current talent needs, please request a call back here and one of our specialist consultants will call you back to discuss your hiring needs: https://www.epmscientific.com/request-a-call-back

Boston, MA