Principal Downstream Bioprocess Scientist – Commercial

Denali Therapeutics Inc

South San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 159,000 - 207,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401k
Healthcare coverage
ESPP
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Job summary

Denali Therapeutics Inc in South San Francisco seeks a senior downstream purification lead to support commercial manufacturing and lifecycle management. You will drive process verification, investigations, deviation support, and cross-site alignment to ensure robust manufacturing and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD and 10+ years in bioprocess development, with AKTA systems, analytics, and regulatory support expertise.

Qualifications

  • PhD in biology, biochemistry, chemical engineering, or related field.
  • 10+ years of bioprocess development and manufacturing support.
  • Experience with commercial process support and tech transfers.
  • Experience reviewing batch records and deviation investigations.
  • Cross-functional collaboration with CDMOs and internal teams.
  • Expertise in downstream purification and purification process characterization.
  • AKTA purification systems and antibody characterization knowledge.
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Familiarity with BLA authoring and post-approval regulatory support (preferred).

Responsibilities

  • Lead downstream purification technical activities for commercial manufacturing.
  • Support lifecycle management and tech transfer validation.
  • Ensure cross-site alignment and process understanding.
  • Design and oversee small-scale studies to inform large-scale decisions.
  • Develop risk assessments and process history files.
  • Support late-stage process development and standardize lifecycle practices.

Skills

Downstream purification
Process transfers
Batch record review
Deviation investigations
Cross-functional teams
DOE design of experiments
AKTA purification systems
Antibody characterization
Biophysical techniques
Critical thinking
Communication
BLA regulatory support

Education

PhD in Biology/Biochemistry/Chemical Engineering

Tools

AKTA protein purification systems

Job description

Denali Therapeutics Inc in South San Francisco seeks a senior downstream purification lead to support commercial manufacturing and lifecycle management. You will drive process verification, investigations, deviation support, and cross-site alignment to ensure robust manufacturing and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD and 10+ years in bioprocess development, with AKTA systems, analytics, and regulatory support expertise.

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