Director, Biologics Development – Commercialization Team Lead

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Director of Biologics Development and Commercialization Team Lead leading CMC strategy for biologics. Responsible for overseeing integrated development and commercialization efforts with a focus on quality and compliance.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeNew Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $173,200 - $272,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in CMC development and commercialization strategies, with a strong focus on risk mitigation, stakeholder communication, and innovative problem-solving. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple programs effectively while ensuring alignment with business objectives.

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CMC Development StrategyCross Divisional NetworkingProduct Management SystemsEnterprise LeadershipStakeholder Communication

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Hard Skills

Biologics Portfolio ManagementOptions AnalysisRisk MitigationInnovative Solution DevelopmentProgram Management

Soft Skills

Collaborative SkillsInfluencing SkillsDetail-Oriented FrameworkAdvocacyNegotiation

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor of Science (BS)Master of Science (MS)PhD

Industry Keywords

DCT DeliverablesGovernance BodiesHigh-Performance Work EnvironmentCommercial Product TargetBusiness and Financial Skills

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver a fully integrated stage-appropriate CMC development and commercialization strategy
Advance the company's biologics portfolio
Responsible for on-time, end-to-end execution of DCT deliverables
Lead DCT and critically assess all team deliverables
Prioritize, interrogate and mitigate risks across all factors impacting success or timelines
Analyze and develop innovative solutions
Ensure the best science and robust processes are used
Conduct options analysis and provide recommendations to governance
Represent CMC and effectively communicate across governance bodies, stakeholders and teams
Drive outcomes/decisions through influence, advocacy, & negotiation with stakeholders
Identify options to balance speed, cost, robustness & achieve target commercial product

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in relevant engineering or science fields with fifteen (15) years of relevant experience, or Master of Science (MS) Degree with twelve (12) years of relevant experience, or PhD with ten (10) years relevant experience
Strong cross divisional networking skills and capabilities
Demonstrated functional and enterprise leadership, ability to influence at all levels of the organization
Strong collaborative skills and the ability to work strategically and in a detail-oriented framework with all levels of management
Must have strong understanding of product management systems and tools, strong business and financial skills, ability to manage multiple programs and create a high-performance work environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
retirement benefits, including 401(k)
paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days