Associate Director - Engineering - Process (Oligonucleotides)

Role: Associate Director Process Engineering – Oligonucleotides, leading process engineering during startup and operational phases of a new GMP manufacturing facility for oligonucleotide APIs. Responsibilities: build and develop the engineering team, establish processes, implement GMP-compliant systems, oversee technical standards, and support project delivery; supervise staff performance and manage deviations, change controls, and SOPs post-startup; collaborate across disciplines to ensure site readiness, safety, and quality. Requirements: BSc in Chemical Engineering or related field; 3+ years in GMP API or synthetic protein manufacturing, with leadership experience; strong knowledge of cGMPs, Process Safety Management, and GMP operations. Preferred: experience in oligonucleotide or similar nucleic acid modalities, operational startup, and team development. High-value: GMP manufacturing, biotech/pharma site startup, oligonucleotide API focus, cross-functional collaboration, leadership in a highly regulated environment. Work setup: based in Houston, TX, with significant project startup responsibilities.