Director, Biologics Solutions & Program Design

Abzena Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Abzena in Raleigh, NC seeks a commercially minded scientific leader to partner with Business Development, clients and technical teams to design integrated development and manufacturing solutions for biologics and other complex modalities.

This role turns customer objectives into executable programs that drive business growth, leads proposals, and coordinates cross-functional experts through BD, development, manufacturing, quality and regulatory activities to ensure successful client outcomes.

Qualifications

• BS degree in a life science or engineering field; MS/PhD preferred.
• 10+ years in biotech/pharma/CDMO.
• Expertise in biologics and/or bioconjugate development and manufacturing.
• Experience leading client-facing technical and commercial discussions.
• Strong understanding of CMC development, GMP manufacturing and regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical discussions with prospective and existing clients.
• Design integrated development and manufacturing programs from early development through GMP manufacturing and commercial readiness.
• Review RFPs, assess feasibility and define scope, timelines, risks and resources.
• Partner with Proposal Development to create proposals, budgets, timelines and Statements of Work.
• Coordinate cross-functional experts across development, manufacturing, quality and regulatory to align on final client proposals.
• Present technical solutions during proposal reviews, due diligence meetings and site visits.
• Serve as the technical lead through project award and handoff to execution teams.
• Continuously improve proposal tools, templates and standard work practices.

Skills

Client-facing

Leadership

Biologics

Regulatory knowledge

Education

BS degree in life sciences

MS or PhD preferred

Job description

Abzena in Raleigh, NC seeks a commercially minded scientific leader to partner with Business Development, clients and technical teams to design integrated development and manufacturing solutions for biologics and other complex modalities.

This role turns customer objectives into executable programs that drive business growth, leads proposals, and coordinates cross-functional experts through BD, development, manufacturing, quality and regulatory activities to ensure successful client outcomes.