Global Manufacturing Programs Director — Strategic Leader

BioSpace; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 201,000 - 286,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Job summary

USP seeks a Senior Technical Director, Global Manufacturing Programs, to provide end-to-end technical leadership across MedSuRe and other programs. You will guide matrixed teams, align with donor objectives, and drive governance, risk management, and performance reporting to senior leadership.

You will lead cross-functional efforts in manufacturing, tech transfer, scale-up, and process validation, ensuring rigor and quality. A Ph.D./MS and 12+ years in pharma environments are required.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Ph.D. or MS) in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Public Health, or related field.
• Minimum of 12 years in pharma/biotech with leadership experience.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, tech transfer, scale‑up, and process validation.
• Experience leading complex programs across concurrent workstreams.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end technical leadership on MedSuRe and other programs across manufacturing programs, setting technical direction and ensuring alignment with donor objectives.
• Oversee technical execution through matrixed teams, ensuring delivery against milestones, quality standards, and performance expectations.
• Establish and uphold technical standards, governance frameworks, and best practices to ensure consistency, rigor, and scalability across programs.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks, escalating critical issues to the Department Head when necessary.
• Monitor and report on technical performance, milestones, and risks, providing clear visibility to leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement across technical approaches and delivery models to enhance efficiency and impact.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Program management

Stakeholder management

Technical communication

Education

Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences

M.S. in Chemistry or Public Health

Job description

USP seeks a Senior Technical Director, Global Manufacturing Programs, to provide end-to-end technical leadership across MedSuRe and other programs. You will guide matrixed teams, align with donor objectives, and drive governance, risk management, and performance reporting to senior leadership.

You will lead cross-functional efforts in manufacturing, tech transfer, scale-up, and process validation, ensuring rigor and quality. A Ph.D./MS and 12+ years in pharma environments are required.