Senior Director, Process Development

July 24

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We are harnessing the immune system to treat neurodegeneration and cancer.

Biotechnology • Neurodegenerative disease • Neurodegeneration • Immuno-neurology

51 - 200

💰 $133M Series E on 2018-07

Description

• Set strategy for our Process Development team across multiple complex drug candidates, prioritize resources to plan and budget and drive decisions and actions consistent with our company goals • Work closely with our Research teams to drive novel molecules using our Alector Brain Carrier technology toward the clinic • Collaborate throughout R&D to devise comprehensive strategies for insourcing and outsourcing preclinical efforts as appropriate • Provide scientific and strategic guidance, as well as mentorship, to all Process Development staff • Lead the transition of pre-clinical programs to GMP manufacturing at leading CDMOs with our Tech Ops team • Pursue and employ emerging technologies to ensure our processes are innovative, portable, and scalable

Requirements

• BS/BA, MS/MA or PhD in a scientific subject area or related field • Excellent people leader and mentor; exemplary verbal and written communication skills • Significant experience developing, improving, scaling, and transferring biologics manufacturing processes. Maintains a deep understanding of product quality control strategies • Hands-on experience developing monoclonal antibodies, bi-specifics, and fusion proteins • Extensive experience developing robust cell lines and high-yielding processes • Self-motivated problem solver • Proven ability to work collaboratively across functions and with partners • Ability to influence peers, colleagues, and senior leadership • Strong self-awareness of the impact communication and working style has on others