Senior Manager Process Development

Antech

2d•$121,000

About The Position

We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that’s why we’re inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other’s growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care. Current Associates will need to apply through the internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on Menu or View All Apps, select the Jobs Hub app, then click the magnifying glass to Browse Jobs. The Target Pay Range for this position is $121,000 annually. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget. Job Purpose/ Overview Acting as a subject matter expert, Manager/Senior Manager, Process Development, will be responsible for identifying methods to improve and optimize the design of our products and to over-see the transfer of products into the manufacturing area. Collaborating with other technical and manufacturing associates, identify ways to improve the processes surrounding purification, conjugation, formulation, and calibration; and troubleshoot and resolve any chemical/biological/assay issues that may arise. Provides technical and sustaining support to our consumables manufacturing area. Essential Duties and Responsibilities This position is responsible for leading chemical and biological manufacturing process development related to the scale up, transfer and manufacture Antech point-of-care consumables. In addition, the position will assist in the development of analytical measurement systems in support of R&D, manufacturing, and quality. The position is uniquely positioned to make major contributions across the organization. Lead a team in the development of analytical measurement of surfaces, proteins, and other reagents. Establish process-product linkages through analytical method development. Oversee analytical method validation. Direct process development activities (surface chemistry qualification, and printing formulation and method development) in support of product development and scale efforts. Assist in the development and qualification of new conjugation methods. Vendor selection and management, when required. Develop and mentor staff; provide direction and support; create goals designed to increase technical competencies and further professional development. Foster collaboration and communication with cross-disciplinary functional groups in the development, implementation, and execution of company’s strategic vision and objectives. Identify strategic opportunities for process improvements. Other duties as assigned. We share a collaborative obligation to ensure that we conduct ourselves in the utmost ethical manner and that we hold each other accountable to the values and standards of the organization. Every employee has the responsibility to ask questions, seek guidance, and report concerns and/or violations of company policy or ethical standards. Antech Diagnostics has several processes in place to communicate with leadership and expects that employees will have a commitment to integrity and uncompromising values

Requirements

Master’s or PhD in biochemistry, biophysics, analytical chemistry or similar
At least five years of biotechnology industry experience in these areas: Surface characterization, using spectroscopic ellipsometry, and colorimetric or fluorometric assays.
Analyzing proteins/antibodies by chromatographic methods (reverse-phase, HIC, and/or analytical SEC), and fluorescence methods.
Protein bioconjugation using click chemistries and NHS, EDC, maleimide or any combination thereof.
Array development and manufacturing including peptide, protein or nucleic acid arrays.
Strong written and oral communication skills, including technical presentations and presentations across all organizational levels
Effective and comfortable leading teams
Experience in communicating complex results across organizational levels.
Strong organizational, analytical and project management skills.
Knowledge of surface chemistry, including surface analytical measurements and process development.
Ability to build positive relationships within all levels of the organization.
Highly organized and able to balance multiple demands and priorities.

Responsibilities

Acting as a subject matter expert, Manager/Senior Manager, Process Development, will be responsible for identifying methods to improve and optimize the design of our products and to over-see the transfer of products into the manufacturing area.
Collaborating with other technical and manufacturing associates, identify ways to improve the processes surrounding purification, conjugation, formulation, and calibration; and troubleshoot and resolve any chemical/biological/assay issues that may arise.
Provides technical and sustaining support to our consumables manufacturing area.
Lead a team in the development of analytical measurement of surfaces, proteins, and other reagents.
Establish process-product linkages through analytical method development.
Oversee analytical method validation.
Direct process development activities (surface chemistry qualification, and printing formulation and method development) in support of product development and scale efforts.
Assist in the development and qualification of new conjugation methods.
Vendor selection and management, when required.
Develop and mentor staff; provide direction and support; create goals designed to increase technical competencies and further professional development.
Foster collaboration and communication with cross-disciplinary functional groups in the development, implementation, and execution of company’s strategic vision and objectives.
Identify strategic opportunities for process improvements.
Other duties as assigned.
We share a collaborative obligation to ensure that we conduct ourselves in the utmost ethical manner and that we hold each other accountable to the values and standards of the organization.
Every employee has the responsibility to ask questions, seek guidance, and report concerns and/or violations of company policy or ethical standards.