Onsite Director of Analytical Development, Quality Control

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About the role

  • Director of Analytical Development and Quality Control overseeing biopharmaceutical programs for children's health organization. Leading a high-performing AD/QC team with emphasis on innovation and compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Plan the annual budget for Analytical Development and Quality Control (AD/QC)
  • Develop and mentor a high-performing AD/QC team, fostering innovation and scientific rigor
  • Collaborate with external Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMO) and Contract Testing Labs (CTL) partners and oversee outsourced AD/QC activities
  • Lead and manage the AD/QC function for all cell and gene therapy programs
  • Provide scientific and technical leadership in assay development for viral vectors, cell-based products, gene-modified cells, and raw materials
  • Develop, approve & implement policies, SOPs, master production records, specifications, & certification plans for improved use, quality & operations
  • Identify & implement areas for improvement
  • Serve as the point of contact for the AD/QC department, internally and externally
  • Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for regulatory interactions, audits, and inspections
  • Lead analytical support for comparability, tech transfer, and regulatory submissions (IND/IMPD/BLA/MAA)
  • Sustain a working understanding of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards
  • Evaluate area of responsibility for compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards
  • Participate in the development of corrective action plans to guide needed and sustainable improvements

Requirements

  • Master's Degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology or related discipline
  • 7+ years relevant experience in biopharmaceutical analytical development and quality control, preferably in cell and gene therapy or biologics
  • Hands-on experience with a broad range of analytical technologies (e.g., qPCR/ddPCR, ELISA, flow cytometry, cell-based assays, viral titering, NGS, immunoassays)
  • Strong knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), International Community of Harmony (ICH) guidelines, and regulatory expectations for advanced therapy products
  • Proven leadership experience with demonstrated success in building and managing technical teams
  • Experience in authoring analytical Chemistry, Manufacturing and Control (CMC) sections for regulatory submissions and handling health authority queries
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development
  • Work-life balance

Job title

Director of Analytical Development, Quality Control

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$126,089 - $163,924 per year

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

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