Assoc. Dir - Large Molecule External Manufacturing Technology, Network & Viral Lead

Role: Associate Director leading external manufacturing of large molecule drug substances for animal health, focusing on viral products and network transfers. Responsibilities: manage global CMO supply chain, oversee tech transfer, process development, process improvements, trouble shooting, and lifecycle management; lead cross-functional collaborations with suppliers, procurement, R&D, QA, and manufacturing; conduct audits and support sourcing decisions; drive innovation to enhance processes and reduce costs; lead technical teams during project execution from sourcing to commercialization. Requirements: Bachelor’s in Biochemistry, Bioprocess Engineering, or related field; 10+ years in biotech drug substance development, including 5+ in process development of LM biologics such as monoclonal antibodies, vaccines, ADCs, or mRNA; strong leadership, project management, and communication skills, with experience in viral vaccine development preferred. High-value specifics: biologics, GMP manufacturing, viral vaccine experience, process scale-up, global CMO management, regulatory strategy familiarity (FDA, USDA, EU). Collaboration: cross-functional with internal teams and external suppliers; reporting line to senior management. Work setup: hybrid US with 15-20% travel.