Director, Pathogen Safety

GRIFOLS, S.A.

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Director of Pathogen Safety is a senior leadership role responsible for defining and executing pathogen (viral) safety strategies for new and existing biotherapeutic products. The position leads global projects across R&D and CMC, ensuring scientific excellence, regulatory compliance, and alignment with state‑of‑the‑art technologies while meeting company objectives and timelines.

Requirements

• Advanced scientific degree, Ph.D. or M.D.
• 10+ years experience in Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology with experience in one or more of the following areas: quality assurance, biological processing, virology, biochemistry, and biotechnology development.
• Background in virology, TSE and viral clearance study design desired.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in project management, especially in the areas of plasma or biotechnology products
• Proven ability to take strong leadership role in organizational issues
• Experience in managing strategic and operational aspects of relationships with internal and external partners.
• Ability to make appropriate judgments on safety policy and compliance
• Team player with excellent communication skills. Able to effectively communicate sensitive issues both inside and outside the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage pathogen safety strategies and studies for product development and lifecycle management.
• Act as Study Director or site responsible for internal and external pathogen safety studies in GLP and non‑GLP environments.
• Oversee project planning, execution, budget control, and cross‑functional coordination within multidisciplinary teams.
• Evaluate and interpret pathogen safety study results, reporting progress to project teams and R&D management.
• Prepare, review, and approve technical reports, risk assessments, and regulatory documentation supporting registration dossiers.
• Ensure full compliance with GMP, GLP/BPL, quality, safety, and environmental standards, and promote a strong safety culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees