Sr Director, Process Development
In English
About the job
Kite Pharma is looking for a Senior Director of Manufacturing Science & Technology to lead the MSAT organization at its Hoofddorp site. In this role, you will define the site's technical strategy and build a high-performing team of technical leaders, while driving manufacturing support, process improvements, and technology transfers.
What you will do
- Define and execute site MSAT strategy, operating plan, budget, workforce model, governance, capabilities, and performance measures
- Build and develop an inclusive, high-performing organization of managers and senior technical leaders
- Lead technical governance, escalation, and risk-based decisions for manufacturing support, process performance, validation, and other high-impact issues
- Oversee shop-floor support, major and critical investigations, root-cause analysis, CAPAs, laboratory studies, and process improvements
- Govern validation lifecycle and use process knowledge, statistics, digital capabilities, and data science to improve robustness, yield, cycle time, and proactive risk management
What you bring
- PhD/MS degree in relevant Science or Engineering with relevant experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, technology transfer, or process development
- BA/BS degree in relevant Science or Engineering with relevant experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, technology transfer, or process development
- High School Diploma with significant experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, technology transfer, or process development
Nice to have
- Technical and operational experience in cell therapy, biologics, or another complex aseptic manufacturing environment; commercial cell therapy experience preferred
- Proven ability to develop high-performing teams and lead managers and senior technical leaders
- Deep knowledge of GMP requirements and manufacturing operations, including cell culture, aseptic processing, single-use systems, and automation
- Strong understanding of technology transfer, process validation, comparability, and process control
- Excellent prioritization, investigation, and problem-solving skills, with strong business and financial acumen
- Executive-level communication and influencing skills, including constructive challenge and alignment of diverse stakeholders
About Kite Pharma
Kite Pharma is a biopharmaceutical company focused on cell therapy and cancer treatments.
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