Executive Director, Process Engineering
Executive Director, Process Engineering
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$ 269000 - 328900
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Job Description
If you have the passion and the drive to accelerate growth and make peoples lives better then AstraZeneca is the place for you. In Operations we have a big ambition to deliver more medicines to patients quicker and more affordably. Backed by the investment leadership and a clear plan to get there we bring personal dedication and out of the box thinking.
AstraZeneca turns molecules to medicines bringing our Research & Development pipeline to life through a rigorous process of development manufacturing testing and delivery. Operations is accelerating fast. We are on track for Our Bold Ambition 2030 delivering 15 new medicines driving us forward across different modalities including biologics cell therapy ADCs and small molecules.
Position Summary
We are looking for an experienced Executive Director of Process Engineering to lead our cell therapy process engineering team. The Executive Director will oversee the design scaleup and optimization of cell therapy manufacturing processes. This is a new leadership position responsible for building out a team. You will help ensure that our cell therapy products are manufactured costeffectively from early development through commercialization.
The Executive Director will collaborate with teams including R&D Quality Manufacturing and Regulatory Affairs to the successful development of process engineering solutions. We are looking for an understanding of cell therapy manufacturing advanced process technologies and regulatory requirements and experience in leadership. You will report to the Vice president of Analytical and Process Development. The position can be based in Gaithersburg MD or Santa Monica CA.
Responsibilities
- Lead the LateStage Process Development function for Cell Therapies within the CTO managing multiple development projects across several locations.
- Create and deploy global technical standards for cell therapy focusing on process validation sterility assurance raw materials singleuse technology and packaging all within established quality systems.
- Design and oversee process validation qualification and monitoring strategies implementing master validation plans for processes equipment and facilities in collaboration with Subject Matter Experts.
- Build and manage a multisite organization that supports the product portfolio ensuring efficient processes knowledge exchange and integration of lessons learned.
- Oversee resource allocation and make strategic make vs. buy decisions based on project priorities and technology strategies adhering to CTO CGT governance processes.
- Drive innovation by integrating internal and external expertise incorporating the latest technologies and leading digital programs aligned with CTO CGT strategies.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations (e.g. ISEC GMP HSE) and manage regulatory submissions including the creation of source documents and dossier modules.
- Provide technical leadership for developing new and improved processes for highquality cell therapy production.
- Author and review regulatory CMC packages for IND filings and approval applications (BLA/MAA/NDA).
- Address process development inquiries from health authorities during global product filings and approvals.
- Oversee and ensure the delivery of process development qualification and transfer from Process Development to Operations for GMP manufacturing of clinical and commercial cell therapy products.
- Fulfil all postapproval commitments for commercial products to health authorities.
Preferred Requirements
- Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering Bioengineering Biotechnology or a related field or a Masters degree with relevant industry experience.
- 10 years of experience in process engineering preferred with at least 10 years in a leadership role within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry with a focus on cell therapy or biologics.
- Experience in cell therapy or biologics manufacturing including process design scaleup and optimization.
Skills and Competencies
- Knowledge in GxP compliance and data integrity.
- Proven track record in managing and leading a large highperforming team (30 members) with preferred expertise in CART and human stem cell therapies biologics process development transfer validation and automation.
- Demonstrated ability in developing valueadded manufacturing processes from scratch.
- Diversified experience in a wide spectrum of CMC development suitable for adequately producing cell therapeutics.
When we put unexpected teams in the same room we fuel bold thinking with the power to inspire lifechanging medicines. Inperson working gives us the platform we need to connect work at pace and challenge perceptions. Thats why we work on average a minimum of three days per week from the Gaithersburg MD or Santa Monica CA office. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $269000 to $328900. However base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including market location jobrelated experience. If hired employee will be in an atwill position and we reserve the right to modify base salary (and any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time including for reasons related to individual performance Company or individual department/team performance and market factors.
Date Posted
05Sep2024Closing Date
Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations please complete the section in the application form.AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
