Job Title
Associate Director, Cell Culture Process Development
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**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., ranked as one of the foremost biotechnology companies in the world, is committed to providing an exceptional environment in which individuals can excel, and achieve their professional and personal goals. Genzyme's people and culture have been consistently recognized for excellence. For example, we have been named several times to Fortune's list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in the United States. We also consistently rank among the top employers for scientists in surveys of Science readers. Genzyme's local offices and facilities in Europe and other parts of the world have earned similar distinction as respected employers. By applying for a position with Genzyme, you are taking the first step toward becoming a part of our dynamic and talented team, and sharing in our continued success.
Job Responsibilities/Department Description:
The department of BioEngineering, Technology Development is responsible for development, scale-up, transfer, and characterization of cell culture processes for late stage clinical and commercial manufacturing of therapeutic proteins and antibodies. In addition, the department provides technical expertise and support to improving on-going commercial manufacturing process performance. We are looking for candidates for a position at the level of Associate Director, who will report directly to the senior director and department head. The incumbent will be part of the senior staff team who will lead efforts to accomplish department's objectives and develop long-term strategies. He/She will ensure that the highest standards of safety and environmental compliance are maintained in the workplace; and operate under the regulatory requirements for biologics product development and manufacturing.
Major Job responsibilities:
· Lead a group of scientists and engineers to develop new state of art processes for manufacturing therapeutic proteins. Perform activities to develop, scale-up, and characterize robust cell culture processes with emphasis on fundamental understanding of cell physiology and metabolism.
· Develop and implement key methodologies and technologies for improved understanding of effects of culture environmental conditions on cellular properties and characteristics. Participate in evaluating and implementing new cell culture processing technologies and procedures.
· Provide robust cell culture processing support to manufacturing, facility and equipment design, technology transfer. Lead efforts to achieve better understanding of licensed cell culture processes for improved process robustness and consistency.
· Serve as a subject matter expert in cell culture processing and engineering. Interact with colleagues from various Genzyme sites particularly in the area of mammalian cell culture processing to achieve standardization or harmonization of practices.
· Keep abreast of new developments and technologies in areas of cell culture processing. Attend external technical forums to remain current with technology and regulatory guidelines. Publish in first class technical journals.
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**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., ranked as one of the foremost biotechnology companies in the world, is committed to providing an exceptional environment in which individuals can excel, and achieve their professional and personal goals. Genzyme's people and culture have been consistently recognized for excellence. For example, we have been named several times to Fortune's list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in the United States. We also consistently rank among the top employers for scientists in surveys of Science readers. Genzyme's local offices and facilities in Europe and other parts of the world have earned similar distinction as respected employers. By applying for a position with Genzyme, you are taking the first step toward becoming a part of our dynamic and talented team, and sharing in our continued success.
Job Responsibilities/Department Description:
The department of BioEngineering, Technology Development is responsible for development, scale-up, transfer, and characterization of cell culture processes for late stage clinical and commercial manufacturing of therapeutic proteins and antibodies. In addition, the department provides technical expertise and support to improving on-going commercial manufacturing process performance. We are looking for candidates for a position at the level of Associate Director, who will report directly to the senior director and department head. The incumbent will be part of the senior staff team who will lead efforts to accomplish department's objectives and develop long-term strategies. He/She will ensure that the highest standards of safety and environmental compliance are maintained in the workplace; and operate under the regulatory requirements for biologics product development and manufacturing.
Major Job responsibilities:
· Lead a group of scientists and engineers to develop new state of art processes for manufacturing therapeutic proteins. Perform activities to develop, scale-up, and characterize robust cell culture processes with emphasis on fundamental understanding of cell physiology and metabolism.
· Develop and implement key methodologies and technologies for improved understanding of effects of culture environmental conditions on cellular properties and characteristics. Participate in evaluating and implementing new cell culture processing technologies and procedures.
· Provide robust cell culture processing support to manufacturing, facility and equipment design, technology transfer. Lead efforts to achieve better understanding of licensed cell culture processes for improved process robustness and consistency.
· Serve as a subject matter expert in cell culture processing and engineering. Interact with colleagues from various Genzyme sites particularly in the area of mammalian cell culture processing to achieve standardization or harmonization of practices.
· Keep abreast of new developments and technologies in areas of cell culture processing. Attend external technical forums to remain current with technology and regulatory guidelines. Publish in first class technical journals.
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Basic Qualifications:
· Ph.D. or advanced degree in Cell Biology, (Bio) chemical Engineering, or related fields
· In depth technical knowledge in mammalian cell physiology and metabolism, cell culture processing
· A minimum of 10 years of industrial experience in developing mammalian cell culture processes for manufacturing of recombinant proteins and antibodies
· Proven experiences in managing functional groups and leading technical teams & track record in presentations and publications
· Excellent organization and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
· Experience in application of cell biology knowledge for large-scale cell culture processing, high throughput small scale cell culture process development
· Familiarity with US and international regulatory documentation and requirements, international regulatory and quality guidelines in the biopharmaceutical industry
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Basic Qualifications:
· Ph.D. or advanced degree in Cell Biology, (Bio) chemical Engineering, or related fields
· In depth technical knowledge in mammalian cell physiology and metabolism, cell culture processing
· A minimum of 10 years of industrial experience in developing mammalian cell culture processes for manufacturing of recombinant proteins and antibodies
· Proven experiences in managing functional groups and leading technical teams & track record in presentations and publications
· Excellent organization and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
· Experience in application of cell biology knowledge for large-scale cell culture processing, high throughput small scale cell culture process development
· Familiarity with US and international regulatory documentation and requirements, international regulatory and quality guidelines in the biopharmaceutical industry
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Location: USA-MA-Framingham |
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Date Last Verified
Sep 08,2010 |
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Posted on
Jul 29,2010 |
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