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Executive Director, Biologics Drug Product

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💎 Seniority level: Executive, 15+ years

🔍 Industry: Biopharmaceutical

🏢 Company: Disc Medicine👥 51-100💰 $225,500,000 Post-IPO Equity 2 months agoPharmaceuticalBiotechnologyTherapeuticsMedicalHealth Care

🗣️ Languages: English

⏳ Experience: 15+ years

Requirements:
  • B.S. degree is required. Advanced scientific degree Ph.D. in a related field is highly preferred.
  • 15+ years of operations experience in the pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical industry with a minimum of 12 years of leadership experience in leading antibody drug product development teams.
  • Demonstrated broad knowledge in sterile drug product development, technology transfer, and manufacturing
  • Prior experience in formulation development of antibody products through various stages of the product lifecycle, including first in human and commercial formulations
  • Experience in IND and BLA filings is highly preferred
  • Strong ability to communicate well with cross-functional groups, including Drug Substance, Analytical Development, Quality, Regulatory, and Program Management
  • Demonstrated ability in managing a department and associated budget
  • Substantial experience working in CMC teams – with CMC leaders and related team leaders. Preferred to have experience as a CMC leader
  • Strong network and prior experience with antibody drug product CDMOs
  • Ability to provide excellent leadership to develop high-performing teams, including exceptional communication and one-team spirit
  • Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills; Ability to convey complex ideas succinctly
  • 20-30% travel required
Responsibilities:
  • Lead the drug product function for biologics programs at Disc Medicine
  • Oversee drug product manufacturing at contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMO)s
  • Lead commercial formulation development for antibodies
  • Engage in selecting appropriate external providers, including formulation and fill/finish process development.
  • Provide expertise in various areas of biologics drug product, such as in-use compatibility studies.
  • As appropriate, engage in drug product transfer from one site to another
  • Provide leadership in performing successful drug product process performance qualifications
  • Manage a team of individuals and build the function that is poised for growth along with the rest of the company
  • Form effective relationships and collaborate well with the CMC leader and CMC functions, including drug substance, analytical development, quality control, supply chain, and quality and regulatory organizations.
  • Responsible for budget management
  • Engage with Executive Leadership as appropriate to proactively identify technical risks and provide scientific recommendations for mitigation
  • Foster a positive workplace culture that prioritizes collaboration, ensures accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
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