Director, MS&T Downstream Laboratory Lead

The Director, MS&T Downstream Laboratory Lead is responsible for providing scientific and strategic leadership for the Gaithersburg MSAT Downstream Laboratory, collaborating with various teams to establish and run the upstream MSAT laboratory, and providing direct hands-on management of the laboratory. The role involves developing downstream scale down models, participating in knowledge and technology transfers, coaching and developing MSAT team members, and fostering a culture of scientific rigor and innovation.

Requirements

• MS degree in Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related discipline
• 12+ years of pharmaceutical / biotechnology process development industry experience
• In-depth CMC knowledge in either early or late-stage antibody technology transfer projects
• Proven success leading cross-functional CMC teams and stakeholder/client management
• Strong organizational, troubleshooting, and interpersonal skills along with excellent oral and written communication

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life, AD&D, Critical Illness Insurance
• Pre-tax HSA & FSA, DCRA Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance & Concierge Program (EAP)
• Parental and Childbirth Leave & Family Planning Assistance
• Sitterstream: Virtual Tutoring & Childcare Membership
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Bereavement, Holidays (including Floating) & Year-End U.S. Shutdown
• 401(K) Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement & Student Loan Assistance Programs
• Wellbeing Incentive Platforms & Incentives
• Professional Development Programs
• Commuting Allowance and subsidized parking
• Discounted Home, Auto & Pet Insurance