Associate Director, Downstream Process Development, GT-PD
Novartis
July 02, 2026
On-site
Durham, NC
Operations
Role Purpose
- Provide oversight in process and platform development, improvement/optimization, characterization, and tech transfer to support gene therapy programs/products under DQP.
- Demonstrate strong scientific and people leadership; develop strategic direction and drive operational excellence aligned to TRD vision and strategy.
Major accountabilities
- Build, lead, and advocate for the GT Process Development Downstream team; foster growth and development opportunities.
- Provide technical oversight of GT PD projects.
- Create plans and roadmaps for future state of GT Downstream (ways of working and product quality improvements).
- Lead teams and coach technical staff to deliver objectives safely and efficiently.
- Interface with cross-functional teams and clinical and/or commercial manufacturing units to support gene therapy program development.
- Maintain visibility to process and analytical development; contribute to technical assessments and program decisions.
- Serve as strategic partner/advisor to cross-functional project teams and committees.
- Author, review, and approve process development and related documents for completeness, accuracy, consistency, and clarity.
- Deliver technical findings to senior leads.
- Lead solution approach by coordinating multiple resources to solve complex problems; demonstrate creativity and resourcefulness.
- Present/report at internal/external meetings and publish in peer-reviewed journals (including patents).
Key performance indicators
- Positive customer/business partner feedback.
- Achievement of function objectives/strategy; accountability for costs, quality, quantity, and timelines.
- Meet budget, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness goals.
- Adhere to quality, ethical, HSE, and information security (ISEC) standards.
- Contribute to departmental success and productivity; support new initiatives.
Compensation & benefits (as stated)
- Salary expected: $145,600–$270,400/year; performance-based cash incentive; potential annual equity.
- US-based eligible employees: comprehensive benefits package and time off.
- Provide oversight in process and platform development, improvement/optimization, characterization, and tech transfer to support gene therapy programs/products under DQP.
- Demonstrate strong scientific and people leadership; develop strategic direction and drive operational excellence aligned to TRD vision and strategy.
Major accountabilities
- Build, lead, and advocate for the GT Process Development Downstream team; foster growth and development opportunities.
- Provide technical oversight of GT PD projects.
- Create plans and roadmaps for future state of GT Downstream (ways of working and product quality improvements).
- Lead teams and coach technical staff to deliver objectives safely and efficiently.
- Interface with cross-functional teams and clinical and/or commercial manufacturing units to support gene therapy program development.
- Maintain visibility to process and analytical development; contribute to technical assessments and program decisions.
- Serve as strategic partner/advisor to cross-functional project teams and committees.
- Author, review, and approve process development and related documents for completeness, accuracy, consistency, and clarity.
- Deliver technical findings to senior leads.
- Lead solution approach by coordinating multiple resources to solve complex problems; demonstrate creativity and resourcefulness.
- Present/report at internal/external meetings and publish in peer-reviewed journals (including patents).
Key performance indicators
- Positive customer/business partner feedback.
- Achievement of function objectives/strategy; accountability for costs, quality, quantity, and timelines.
- Meet budget, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness goals.
- Adhere to quality, ethical, HSE, and information security (ISEC) standards.
- Contribute to departmental success and productivity; support new initiatives.
Compensation & benefits (as stated)
- Salary expected: $145,600–$270,400/year; performance-based cash incentive; potential annual equity.
- US-based eligible employees: comprehensive benefits package and time off.