Assoc. Dir - Large Molecule External Manufacturing Technology, Network & Viral Lead

Scorpion Therapeutics; De Soto (KS); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks an Associate Director to lead external manufacturing of large molecule drug substances for animal health, with a focus on viral products and network transfers.

The role directs global CMO supply chain, oversees tech transfer, process development, improvements, troubleshooting and lifecycle management, and collaborates across suppliers, R&D, QA, procurement and manufacturing to drive innovative, cost-efficient solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Bioprocess Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years in biotech drug substance development, including 5+ years in process development of LM biologics (mAbs, vaccines, ADCs, or mRNA).
• Strong leadership, project management and communication skills; experience in viral vaccine development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage global CMO supply chain.
• Oversee tech transfer, process development, process improvements, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management.
• Lead cross-functional collaborations with suppliers, procurement, R&D, QA, and manufacturing.
• Conduct audits and support sourcing decisions.
• Drive innovation to enhance processes and reduce costs.
• Lead technical teams during project execution from sourcing to commercialization.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Biochemistry or Bioprocess Engineering

Tools

GMP manufacturing

Job description

Role

Associate Director leading external manufacturing of large molecule drug substances for animal health, focusing on viral products and network transfers.

Responsibilities

• manage global CMO supply chain
• oversee tech transfer, process development, process improvements, trouble shooting, and lifecycle management
• lead cross-functional collaborations with suppliers, procurement, R&D, QA, and manufacturing
• conduct audits and support sourcing decisions
• drive innovation to enhance processes and reduce costs
• lead technical teams during project execution from sourcing to commercialization.

High-value specifics

biologics, GMP manufacturing, viral vaccine experience, process scale-up, global CMO management, regulatory strategy familiarity (FDA, USDA, EU).

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Biochemistry, Bioprocess Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years in biotech drug substance development, including 5+ in process development of LM biologics such as monoclonal antibodies, vaccines, ADCs, or mRNA
• strong leadership, project management, and communication skills, with experience in viral vaccine development preferred.

Collaboration

cross-functional with internal teams and external suppliers; reporting line to senior management.

Work setup

hybrid US with 15-20% travel.