Associate Director, mRNA (Process Development) 1368907

Location: Cambridge, MA (Onsite)
Science: Cell/ Gene Therapy

Therapeutic Area: Undisclosed

Job Overview:

This position will be responsible for leading an integrated mRNA focused process development team. This position will play a critical role in successfully developing manufacturing processes that deliver a high quality drug substance

Responsibilities:

• Build and lead an integrated process development team across upstream and downstream functions for mRNA production
• Define and execute drug substance development plans that will establish suitable manufacturing processes and control strategies for clinical manufacturing
• Drive process tech transfer to internal and external manufacturing teams
• Contribute to regulatory filings and technical reports
• Mentor and develop scientists and associates to grow the team and prepare them for future roles

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Chemical/Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related discipline with 6+ years of relevant industrial experience, M.S. with 10+ years, or B.S with 12+ years
• Strong technical experience in scalable mRNA production encompassing in vitro transcription and purification by chromatography/filtration
• Experience executing process development activities as part of a successful IND-enabling and/or clinical program
• Extensive knowledge of mRNA process analytics
• Demonstrated ability to hire and develop top scientists/associates
• Strategic thinker with an innovative mindset

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