Sr. Scientist, Upstream Process Development
Boston, MA, United States
SUMMARY
This clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company is looking for an innovative scientist with a strong background in Upstream Process Development to oversee the development of all upstream technical activities for their lead vaccine program. They will also be expected to oversee CRO/CDMOs to make sure all areas of the drug substance process development and manufacture are in compliance with QbD and cGMP requirements, the chosen candidate will work hands-on in the lab with hybrid flexibility.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Will design, develop, and implement fermentation & cell culture techniques, protocols, and technologies
Assist internal and external partners with the scaling up, tech transfer, optimization, and validation of upstream cell culture and viral vector unit operations in support of clinical manufacturing.
Oversee CDMOs for deliverables and timelines related to upstream tech transfer.
SME for all upstream drug substance actions that support clinical development and IND filing.
Collaborate with the technical team and CDMO partners on process design, optimization, and characterization. Provide technical oversight, guidance, and troubleshooting to help CDMO partners successfully create a reliable and efficient process. Ensure that clinical materials are delivered on schedule and that there are smooth transitions from process development to successful regulatory submissions.
Write and evaluate CMC sections & technical reports needed for regulatory submissions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or related degree with 4-5 years of industry experience (PhD) or (MS +8 years) developing upstream processes.
Prior hands-on experience with viral vaccines, insect/mammalian, & recombinant proteins is highly desired.
Track record of successfully organizing and managing deliverables internally and external (CMO Management is a PLUS).
Solid understanding of the ICH Q8 criteria for pharmaceutical development and to use the concepts of quality by design to create scalable, reliable upstream procedures.
Expertise in using statistical software (JMP, R, etc.) for DOE, tracking and trending data, and data presentation in project teams.
BENEFITS
Hybrid Flexibility (3-4 days)
Unlimited PTO
401k & Stocks
Medical, Dental, Vision, Insurance
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