Drug Product Leader, Gene Therapy (Director)
About The Position
The Gene Therapy (GT) Technical Development organization is dedicated to advancing innovative, transformative gene therapies to patients. By leveraging our leading development expertise, the organization designs, develops, and supplies clinical-stage products on a global scale. Positioned within the GT technical development organization, the GT Drug Product Development (DPD) team is dedicated to the development of innovative drug products and manufacturing processes that fulfill clinical and commercial needs. We are seeking a Drug Product Leader to direct our Gene Therapy Drug Product Development team. In this role, you will drive formulation and manufacturing process development from pre-clinical stages through commercial launch. You will serve as a key technical and strategic anchor, partnering across a global, matrixed organization to advance our gene therapy pipeline.
Requirements
- Ph.D., M.S., or B.S. degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline, such as Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Bioengineering.
- Extensive biopharmaceutical industry experience: typically 8+ years for Ph.D., 10+ years for Master's, or 12+ years for Bachelor's, with a demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams.
- Strong subject matter expertise in drug product formulation, process development (Fill-Finish), and GMP tech transfer, with specific experience in gene therapy, large biomolecules, or vaccines.
- Experienced people manager with a proven track record of recruiting and building high-performing teams while fostering a culture of innovation, agility, and collaboration.
- Strategic thinker and an effective communicator capable of partnering with leadership and stakeholders to shape and execute organizational business strategies.
Nice To Haves
- Experience within a GMP DP manufacturing environment is highly preferred.
- Gene Therapy experience
Responsibilities
- Oversee drug product development activities of the team from preclinical stages to commercial launch, including formulation, fill-finish processes, and in-use administration studies.
- Foster a high-performance team environment centered on professional development, innovation, agility, and teamwork.
- Participate in shaping the gene therapy drug product development strategy and platform harmonization for Roche/Genentech.
- Represent the function across various global cross-functional interfaces and in stakeholder meetings.
- Provide expert consultation on complex technical issues and organizational strategies to optimize R&D effectiveness.
- Partner with manufacturing units to define process control strategies and support process validation.
- Support external/ internal manufacturing tech transfer and participate in troubleshooting and investigations
Benefits
- A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.
- The benefits detailed at the link provided below.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
