Job Description
Associate Director, Downstream Manufacturing Emeryville, CA Step into a role where science meets scale. My client — a cutting-edge biologics innovator — is building the next era of GMP manufacturing, and they’re searching for a downstream operations leader who can elevate processes, teams, and production excellence from clinical through commercial launch. This is your opportunity to shape a growing manufacturing organization, own downstream strategy end-to-end, and lead pioneering programs that bring tomorrow’s biologics to patients faster. Why You Should Apply Drive downstream, buffer prep, and fill/finish operations that directly impact clinical + commercial supply Lead and grow high-performing teams in a modern GMP environment Influence strategy, tech transfer, validation, and facility readiness Competitive salary + full benefits + leadership visibility What You’ll Be Doing Oversee downstream purification, buffer prep, chemical weighing, and fill/finish operations Lead GMP manufacturing teams and guide strategic resource planning Drive process improvements, data-driven decision making, and documentation excellence Serve as SME for large-scale bioprocessing and validation Partner cross-functionally on tech transfer, facility readiness, and supply demands Hire, mentor, and develop downstream manufacturing talent About You 10+ years GMP biopharma manufacturing; strong downstream expertise Proven leadership and team development experience Background in tech transfer, validation, or facility start-up preferred BS in Life or Physical Sciences How To Apply Send resume to ava@scientificsearch.com with Job # 19796.