Director, External Manufacturing Biologics

Position Overview

The Director, External Manufacturing works with CMC project leaders and Senior Management to provide oversight on all aspects of GMP manufacturing activities.

The Director, External Manufacturing works with CMC project leaders and Senior Management to provide oversight on all aspects of GMP manufacturing activities for several Biologics clinical programs at contract manufacturing sites (CMO's). This includes ensuring adherence to project timelines and budget at CMO sites for uninterrupted supply of clinical trial material.

Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of the company. Participates in corporate development of methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for projects, programs, and people. Ensures budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements. Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise. Works in a cross-functional team consisting of internal and external partners to ensure effective application of process technologies at CMO sites. Facilitates technology transfer between organizations and sites to meet required project goals. Ensures timely routing and review of all master batch records and deviation reports. Manages Drug Substance manufacturing activities at CMOs; including, but not limited to: routing of contracts for approvals internally and externally, assisting with scheduling of process development activities and GMP manufacturing campaigns, directing shipment of samples and finished products between sites, tracking project timelines and action items. Travels to contract management site or business partners, as required, both domestic and international up to 50%. Ensures product integrity and company reputation by assisting in the monitoring of cGMP compliance at all times. Is responsible for issuing requests for proposals for manufacturing and analytical services per program requirements and negotiating CMO fees/payment schedules.

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline with minimum of 13+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry and 10+ years of management experience. Expertise in biopharmaceutical process development, GMP manufacturing with exposure to external partnership management is required. Frequent domestic and international travel required. Prior experience with technology transfer and providing oversight to CMOs desired. Excellent written and verbal communications and teamwork skills are essential. Must be goal oriented, quality conscientious, and customer focused. Project management experience is a plus.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Nektar Therapeutics will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in the manner proscribed by the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.