Biomanufacturing Technical Expert

Booz Allen Hamilton; Washington; On-site; USD 69,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in the United States is seeking a Biomanufacturing Technical Expert to guide cutting-edge R&D, evaluate biomanufacturing opportunities, and manage client engagements across federal programs.

You will analyze complex bioprocess design, automation, and cGMP considerations, provide subject-matter expertise on upstream/downstream processes, and help shape program goals, milestones, and budgets for multi-site initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in biology/biomanufacturing.
• Experience with bioprocess equipment design, automation, or data systems.
• Knowledge of CMC and quality by design principles.
• Doctorate in Biological Sciences.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and develop reports on cutting-edge biomanufacturing for federal R&D programs.
• Support strategy development and program execution for biomanufacturing initiatives.
• Evaluate conceptual and technical soundness of research programs in health biomanufacturing.
• Provide SME on biomanufacturing equipment design, bioprocess design, automation, cGMP, and related strategies.
• Interact with clients, government officials, and executives.

Skills

Biomanufacturing

Bioprocess design

Automation & controls

Government/federal programs

CMC & QbD

Budget & milestones

Education

Doctorate in Biological Sciences

Job description

Biomanufacturing Technical Expert

The Opportunity:

To achieve an organization’s mission, leaders need strong team members who can provide guidance on cutting-edge R&D, serve as a subject matter expertise, and develop innovative solutions throughout the execution of the mission. Whether completing an immediate task, advising on R&D, recommending a solution, or flexing to support an immerging requirement, our clients need someone who can help manage advanced biomanufacturing. That is why we need you, an experienced Biomanufacturing Technical Expert, to provide technical expertise and project development for emerging opportunities within healthcare.

You’ll serve as a Biomanufacturing Technical Expert helping clients to develop technical R&D reports, evaluate advanced biological findings, and help determine viable solutions. You will be responsible for managing incoming requirements, facilitating engagements within offices and across the Agency, and being readily available to shift your focus to fulfill emerging client requests. Your attention to detail, flexibility, communication skills, understanding of the client’s mission, and problem-solving will enable the mission’s success.

What You’ll Work On:

• Analyze and develop reports on the state of the cutting-edge biomanufacturing for federal R&D programs.
• Support strategy development and program execution for biomanufacturingand related initiatives.
• Evaluate the conceptual and technical soundness of research programs spanning biomanufacturing in the health space.
• Provide subject matter expertise on innovative biomanufacturing equipment design, bioprocess design, unit operation integration, continuous bioprocessing in closed systems, automation, digital architecture, and current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and provide guidance on strategies for development of innovative biomanufacturing technologies.
• Provide subject matter expertise regarding upstream, downstream, and formulation of biological products, with an emphasis on genetic medicines such as therapeutics, gene, base, or prime editing such as CRISPR/Cas, or viral vector gene therapy.
• Perform literature reviews and generate briefing documents summarizing technical topics related to biomanufacturing.
• Assist in defining program goals, technical milestones, budgets, and performer expectations for high-impact scientific initiatives.
• Conduct technical reviews of R&D progress to ensure alignment with client objectives.
• Interact with clients, government officials, and other executives in various sectors.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience in biology or biomanufacturing
• Experience with bioprocess equipment design or integration, advanced process analytical technologies, automation, or supervisory control and data acquisition systems
• Experience with genetic medicines biomanufacturing such as therapeutic development,gene editing technology, or diverse biomanufacturing expertise in related modalities such as viral vectors or mAbs
• Experience supporting and advising government leadership or federal research programs
• Knowledge of chemistry manufacturing and controls (CMC), including process development and quality by design principles
• Ability to manage budgets, technical milestones, and multidisciplinary research efforts across multi-site or multi-performer programs
• Doctorate degree in Biological Sciences

Nice If You Have:

• 7+ years of experience in biology or biomanufacturing
• Experience in the biopharma industry and working in a drug development environment and experience withindesigned biomanufacturing equipment or bioprocess design intended for FDA submissions
• Experience in the health, medical, or biological sciences spaces
• Experience operating within a federal R&D environment
• Experience with cGMP and IND filing of biological products
• Knowledge of supervisory control architecture and GMP
• Ability to manage multiple priorities at once
• Possession of excellent communication skills

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $69,400.00 to $158,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership’s expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.