Principal Bioreactor Technology Leader

Jobtailor; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a subject matter expert in single-use bioreactors and upstream bioprocess requirements. You will lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with product managers and NPI teams to shape product directions, engage with customers, and support commercial discussions.

Strong communication, leadership, and travel readiness are essential to this role. You will oversee documentation, publish industry content, and develop sales tools while driving adoption of best practices in cell

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Biology, or Biotechnology is required.
• Extensive experience in cell culture development/manufacturing for protein therapeutics.
• Experience operating, optimizing, and scaling cell culture with single-use equipment.
• Preferred: experience with Xcellerex bioreactors platforms.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills; ability to tailor reports for diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to motivate, influence, and lead global cross-functional teams.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 20%, domestically or internationally.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert in single-use bioreactors and upstream bioprocess requirements.
• Provide leadership across product, process, and performance domains.
• Collaborate with Product Managers and new product introduction teams.
• Engage with customers and industry groups to influence technical direction and shape product requirements.
• Oversee process, performance, design, and documentation while influencing new product requirements and industry standards.
• Support commercial and internal teams during customer technical discussions.
• Assist Product Managers in creating technical sales tools, including application notes, reports, publications, and presentations.
• Publish relevant industry content and keep teams informed of trends and evolving standards.
• Present detailed product information to customers and user groups.

Skills

Single-Use Bioreactor Expertise

Cell Culture Development

Cross-Functional Leadership

Technical Communication

Product Development

Industry Standards

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Biology

Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology

Tools

Xcellerex Bioreactors

Job description

• Serve as a subject matter expert in single-use bioreactors, associated accessories, and upstream bioprocess requirements
• Provide leadership across product, process, and performance domains
• Collaborate with Product Managers and new product introduction teams
• Engage with customers and industry groups to influence technical direction and shape product requirements
• Oversee process, performance, design, and documentation while influencing new product requirements and industry standards
• Support commercial and internal teams during customer technical discussions
• Assist Product Managers in creating technical sales tools, including application notes, reports, publications, and presentations
• Publish relevant industry content and keep teams informed of trends and evolving standards
• Present detailed product information to customers and user groups

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Biology or Biotechnology
• Long-standing experience in cell culture development and/or manufacturing, producing protein therapeutics
• Experience operating, optimizing, and scaling up cell culture processes using single-use equipment
• Preferred experience with Xcellerex bioreactors platform(s)
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to compile complex technical information into clear, concise reports and presentations tailored for diverse audiences
• Proven ability to motivate, influence, and lead global, cross-functional teams
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 20%, domestically or internationally

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in single-use bioreactors and upstream bioprocess requirements, with a strong focus on cell culture development and protein therapeutics. Capable of leading cross-functional teams and effectively communicating complex technical information to diverse audiences.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Single-Use Bioreactor Expertise
• Cell Culture Development
• Xcellerex Bioreactors
• Technical Communication
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership

Hard Skills

• Cell Culture Processes
• Protein Therapeutics Production
• Process Optimization
• Technical Report Writing
• Presentation Development

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Influencing Skills
• Motivational Skills
• Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering
• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology
• Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology

Industry Keywords

• Bioprocess Requirements
• Product Development
• Technical Sales Tools
• Industry Standards
• Customer Engagement