Associate Director, Biologics New Product Commercialization

Job Description

Our Global Animal Health Manufacturing (GAHM) organization comprises internal production sites and external partners throughout the world to supply our products to customers around the globe. Animal Health offers veterinarians, farmers, pet owners and governments a wide range of veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines and health management solutions and services. Animal Health is dedicated to preserving and improving the health, well-being, and performance of animals while conducting its business according to the highest standards of quality, professionalism and integrity.

Our Global BioTechnology Support - Process Development (BTS-PD) group is accountable for technology transfer of new biopharmaceutical products from R&D to commercial production. This team leads critical technical activities such as scale-up, process validation/qualification, and process optimization & robustness to ensure successful product launches and maintain robust product supply. In addition, processes need to be transferred to manufacturing sites, either internal or with external manufacturing (CDMO) partners. This entails strategic planning and risk management, change control, Process Performance Qualification towards regulatory filing and approval.

Your role

The Associate Director, Biologics New Product Commercialization for monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) is accountable for collaborating with technical SMEs in R&D and at manufacturing sites (internal and external) to transfer new veterinary mAb products from R&D into commercial manufacturing sites. This position provides matrix leadership of a cross-functional project team that drives technology transfer and supports product registration. This critical role provides project management from the first point of contact with R&D through process transfer, Process Performance Qualification, regulatory filing and approval, and post-launch support. Reporting progress, escalating issues and highlighting technical or project management risks to leadership are also an essential aspect of this position.

Job Responsibilities

This is an individual contributor role with matrix leadership of cross-functional teams to deliver technology transfers for new veterinary monoclonal antibody (mAb) products from R&D into commercial manufacturing (internal & external). To achieve this goal, the position will:

• Partner closely within other Biotechnical Support groups, R&D, and manufacturing sites (internal & external CDMOs) to enable on-time, right-first-time product launches.
• Drive effective project execution through robust planning of budgets, timelines, resources and key milestones for new product transfers.
• Maintain oversight of project schedules, risks and issue registers, and escalate proactively to support successful delivery.
• Provide technical project management throughout the transfer lifecycle, including internal & CDMO process development, technical reviews, process risk assessments, technology transfers and launches at internal and external manufacturing sites.
• Communicate project progress, risks and key decisions clearly to senior stakeholders, governance bodies and global project teams.
• Help shape and strengthen best practices, standards and ways of working within your area of expertise.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or related field with at least eight (8) years of relevant post-graduate experience
• Or Master of Science degree and at least six (6) years of relevant post-graduate experience
• Or a Doctoral degree with at least four (4) years of relevant post-graduate experience
• Minimum four (4) years of relevant experience as a project leader who can maintain oversight, manage priorities, and deliver on-time results in a complex, fast-paced matrix organization in a regulated biopharmaceutical environment
• At least two (2) years of relevant experience with external manufacturing sites (CDMOs)
• Strong expertise in technology transfer methodology and technical problem-solving, with the ability to turn complexity into practical solutions
• Demonstrated effective collaboration with key stakeholders, including R&D, manufacturing sites (internal & external), Analytical, Quality, Supply Chain and Regulatory Affairs

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep technical knowledge in mAb products and manufacturing processes
• Strong working knowledge of EMA, FDA, and/or USDA regulations and guidelines
• Strong working knowledge of key biopharmaceutical business processes, including Process Performance Qualification/Validation, risk assessments, CMC regulatory processes, and manufacturing change control

Required Skills

External Manufacturing, Project Management, Project Management Execution, Strategic Planning, Technical Management, Technical Operations, Technical Projects, Technical Support, Technology Transfer Management

Preferred Skills

Biopharmaceutical Industry, Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing, FDA Regulations, Food Manufacturing, Monoclonal Antibodies, Monoclonal Antibody Technology, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, USDA Regulations