Associate Director, Engineering

Role: Associate Director, Engineering in Biologics External Manufacturing Technology, serving as the primary technical liaison between the company and external partners for biologics manufacturing. Responsibilities include leading technical transfers to support commercial supply, overseeing process validation, ensuring compliance, and managing technical risk across biologics modalities. The role requires coordinating cross-functional teams, assessing partner viability, and supporting process optimization and investigations. Qualifications: Bachelor’s in Engineering or Science; minimum 8 years' experience in biologics or vaccine manufacturing, process sciences, or technical support, with proven expertise in technical transfer and process troubleshooting. Preferred skills include leadership of cross-functional teams, Lean Manufacturing experience, and familiarity with large molecule biologics operations. The role emphasizes collaboration with procurement, quality, regulatory, and operations teams, and involves significant travel (>30%), primarily within the EU region. The position is based in the US (Northern California or other sites) with remote flexibility, reporting to the Director, Biologics External Manufacturing Technology.