Director of Process Development – Australia

Rapidly growing contract manufacturer of Plasmid DNA is searching for a Director of Process Development to manage the design and build a Plasmid DNA manufacturing site in Adelaide, South Australia. This company will consider candidates for either a two year period of employment, or will sponsor candidates for Australian citizenship. Relocation assistance will be provided.

The Director of Process Development will develop a Plasmid DNA group. The focus of this newly created role will be to lead the company’s capabilities to build a world class scalable production platform, supporting preclinical, clinical development and commercial CDMO service offerings.

Requirements for Director of Process Development – Plasmid DNA

• PhD or advanced degree in biochemistry or related scientific field
• Track record of successful development of plasmid DNA manufacturing process
• 10+ years’ experience in biochemical research or related area
• Experience leading teams, including direct supervision of R&D Scientists
• Experience in CDMO operations
• Experience with cGMP manufacturing and demonstrated, applied knowledge of CMC and regulatory requirements.