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We are seeking a Drug Substance Senior Specialist with strong experience in biologics process development and validation. You will play a key role in driving process characterization, validation, and technology transfer for antibody programs in close collaboration with our CDMOs. This position spans both early- and late-stage development, ensuring smooth progression from clinical manufacturing to commercial readiness.
Job Responsibility:
Support early-stage antibody programs by applying phase-appropriate development strategies
Collaborate with Quality, Regulatory, and Analytical teams to align on validation approaches
Provide technical input to CDMOs on process design, scale-up, and risk assessments
Plan and manage process performance qualification (PPQ) and characterization studies in partnership with CDMOs
Define and document CPPs, CQAs, and control strategies based on risk and data-driven insights
Ensure validation documentation (protocols, reports, summaries) complies with ICH Q8–Q11, FDA, and EMA expectations
Support implementation of continuous process verification (CPV) and lifecycle validation strategies
Oversee technology transfer to external manufacturing partners for commercial readiness
Contribute to CMC regulatory submissions (BLA/MAA) focusing on validation and control strategy
Coordinate comparability studies and process optimization activities with CDMOs
Monitor regulatory trends and integrate new validation approaches
Identify and execute opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction
Share best practices and mentor colleagues in validation science
Requirements:
Master’s degree in biotechnology, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, or related field
8+ years of industry experience in biologics process development and validation, including collaboration with CDMOs
Proven experience with PPQ and process characterization for antibody drug substances
Solid understanding of ICH Q8–Q11 and global validation expectations
Practical knowledge of commercial-scale GMP operations, tech transfer, and regulatory submissions
Experience in early-stage process development and scale-up
Strong project management and organizational abilities
Excellent communication and technical writing skills for regulatory documentation
Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with external partners
Flexible, proactive, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced biotech environment