Director, Technical Excellence - ADCs

Stanley Cowton International; North Carolina; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanley Cowton International seeks a Director, Technical Account Management to lead the technical relationship with a strategic biotech client in the ADC/CMC space. You'll provide technical leadership from pre-clinical through CMC, GMP manufacturing and into clinical development, partnering with PD, Analytical Development, Tech Transfer, Quality, Regulatory CMC, Supply Chain and Project Management.

This is a scientific leadership role, not sales, aimed at translating complex challenges into

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading ADC or bioconjugate CMC programmes through clinical development.
• Experience managing technical relationships with biotech clients and senior stakeholders.
• Proven ability to translate complex technical challenges into actionable strategy across multiple functions.
• Experience driving programme execution with cross-functional teams without direct line management.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the technical relationship with a strategic client across all development stages from pre-clinical to clinical.
• Serve as the technical owner coordinating PD, Analytical Development, Tech Transfer, QA, Regulatory CMC, and Supply Chain.
• Guide programme execution, identify risks early, and maintain client confidence in delivery.

Skills

ADC/CMC leadership

Biotech client engagement

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical ownership

Education

Doctorate or equivalent in biotech/biochemistry

Tools

CMC strategy

Process development

Job description

Director, Technical Account Management (ADC / CMC)

Become the trusted technical partner behind some of the industry's most innovative ADC development programmes.

I'm supporting a rapidly growing biologics CDMO in the search for a Director, Technical Account Management to lead the technical relationship with one of their most strategic biotech clients.

This is a unique opportunity to combine deep scientific expertise with strategic client leadership, acting as the technical owner across a portfolio of Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC) development programmes.

You'll work directly with senior client stakeholders, providing technical leadership from pre-clinical development through CMC, GMP manufacturing and into clinical development. Internally, you'll partner with Process Development, Analytical Development, Technical Operations, Quality, Regulatory CMC, Supply Chain and Project Management to ensure programmes remain on track, risks are identified early, and clients have complete confidence in delivery.

This isn't a sales or commercial account management role.

It's a highly influential scientific leadership position where you'll become a trusted advisor to both your client and the wider business, translating complex technical challenges into clear strategies and driving successful programme execution.

We\'re looking for someone with:

• Significant experience leading ADC or bioconjugate CMC programmes through clinical development
• A strong background within biotech, biologics or a leading CDMO
• Expertise across CMC strategy, process development, analytical development, tech transfer and GMP manufacturing
• Experience working directly with biotech clients and leading complex technical discussions with senior stakeholders
• A collaborative leadership style, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct line management responsibility

Why consider this opportunity?

• Join a business at the forefront of ADC and bioconjugate development
• Become the technical lead for one of the company\'s most important strategic partnerships
• Work alongside an exceptional team of scientific leaders within the Office of the CSO
• Influence the future direction of both client programmes and the company\'s technical capabilities
• Play a visible role in a rapidly growing organisation investing heavily in next-generation biologics manufacturing

If you\'re an experienced CMC leader looking to move beyond purely technical delivery into a strategic, client-facing leadership role, I\'d welcome a confidential conversation.