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Director - Analytical Development

Employer
FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies
Location
College Station, TX
Start date
Jan 15, 2022

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Discipline
Information Technology, Business/Data Analytics
Required Education
Bachelors Degree
Position Type
Full time
Hotbed
Lone Star Bio

Job Details

For over 30 years, FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnology's mission has been advancing tomorrow's medicine. As a global CDMO, we work in partnership with the most innovative biopharma and biotech companies across the world who are reimagining healthcare's potential. We help to accelerate their progress, expand their capabilities, streamline their processes, and strengthen their innovation. So when our customers' potential cures, vaccines, biologics, and accomplishments make strides – or even become new realities for patients – we know our work, our manufacturing expertise, and our partnership helped make it happen. 

 

FDB is a place of passion – a place of what we call Genki. Where diverse perspectives and people come to life. Where opportunity for growth has no end. Where passion is followed, discovered, and nurtured. Where the energy is undeniable, enthusiasm is pervasive, and drive is infectious.

 

 

  

Located in College Station, Texas. Our site is dedicated to cutting-edge areas like gene therapy and vaccine development, such as COVID-19, and continuously growing into new capabilities and fields. The work here has a start-up feel, as it is dynamic and ever-changing. The challenges we work on across end-to-end manufacturing help advance our partners' possibilities forward. 

 

The Director of Analytical Development is responsible for providing technical leadership in the area of virus-related vaccine and biotherapeutic technology transfer, development and in analytical methods development.  This individual will help deliver virally-based capability for current and future clients. 

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Essential Functions:

  • Manages and supervises viral vaccine support and Method Development teams.
  • Provides leadership in virally-based contract technology transfer and manufacturing activities (PDVPs).
  • Implements ongoing quality improvement processes working with interdepartmental teams.
  • Develops and manages Method Development metrics for performance improvement of the team.
  • Provides expert guidance to the Method Development team in establishing policies, procedures and strategies that are consistent with cGMP, International guidance and programs.
  • Provides leadership and participates in various analytical techniques (e.g., HPLC, ELISA, enzyme activity assays, flow cytometry, bioassays) in support of method development activities.
  • Provides leadership and participates in qualifying new lab instrumentation, compile data and documentation of test procedures, and write SOPs, protocols and qualification reports.
  • Provides leadership and participates in performing method qualifications and transfer robust and compliant test methods via documented procedures and training of Quality Control, Process Development, and Manufacturing personnel in the execution of the newly developed assays.
  • Oversees Method Development Technology Transfer from other collaborators/sites.
  • Leads and participates in troubleshooting and implementing new techniques and instrumentation to improve operations.
  • Interfaces with external vendors and clients to execute material qualifications and/or method transfers, with emphasis on virally-based vaccine or biotherapeutics.
  • Provides leadership role in troubleshooting and solving challenging problems.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities:

  • Experience in leadership positions in analytical development with emphasis on viral vaccine development; leadership experience in Quality Control a strong plus.
  • Ability to set personal performance goals and provide input to departmental objective.
  • Significant experience with the influenza vaccine testing and release process, including extensive knowledge of CBER processes, and reagent generation and usage guidelines.
  • Experience in applied research and development of virally-based vaccines through early clinical development.
  • Ability to support IND-related activities for recombinant vaccines and biotherapeutics, with emphasis on virally-based vaccines.
  • Experience with traditional and state of the art analytical instrumentation methods such as analytical chromatography.
  • Development of technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.
  • A strong attention to detail with a focus on product quality requirements.
  • Proven experience in method development, qualification and transfer, along with comfort in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint).
  • Experience with statistical analysis techniques and GMP regulations.
  • Excellent written and organizational skills.
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

 

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

  • Experience prolonged sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping and stretching.
  • Use hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment is required.
  • Attendance is mandatory

Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. degree in Chemistry, Biology, Life Sciences (preferably virology), or related field, with at least 8 years' experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry of which at least 5 years of management/supervisory experience OR;
  • Master's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Life Sciences (preferably virology), or related field with at least 12 years' experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry of which at least 5 years of management/supervisory experience.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If an accommodation to the application process is needed, please email FDBTHR@fujifilm.com or call 979-431-3528.

 

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