Senior Leader- Analytical Sciences

OcyonBio, LLC; Aguadilla (PR); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Professional training and development

Stock options program

Job summary

OcyonBio, LLC in Aguadilla, PR seeks a Senior Leader – Analytical (Tech) Lead to drive analytical sciences strategy and tech transfer for biologics and biosimilars. You will lead cross-functional teams across development, transfer, validation, and regulatory-facing activities to support global filings and commercial manufacture.

The role requires deep analytical expertise, leadership in a CDMO environment, and collaboration with global regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Bachelor's or Master’s in a relevant science field; PhD preferred.
• Minimum 20 years of industry experience with 5+ years in a top-tier leadership role.
• Extensive hands-on and leadership in analytical development and GMP testing.
• Experience with regulatory inspections by major global agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for analytical sciences across development and commercial testing.
• Lead method development, qualification, validation, and lifecycle management.
• Oversee technology transfer from development to manufacturing with regulatory focus.
• Ensure readiness for FDA/EMA/Health Canada inspections and audits.
• Oversee release and stability testing in line with global regulations.
• Guide advanced analytical techniques including HPLC and bioassays.

Skills

Analytical leadership

Tech transfer

Regulatory submissions

HPLC knowledge

Cell-based assays

Microbiology assays

Biosimilar characterization

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Analytical Chemistry/Biochemistry/Biotechnology

Tools

GMP testing systems

Regulatory compliance tools

Job description

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Senior Leader- Analytical (Tech) Lead

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1048

Job Title:Senior Leader – Analytical (Tech) Lead

Job Description:

Company: OcyonBio is a partnership development and manufacturing organization focused on advancing gene and cell therapies.

OcyonBio provides dedicated autonomous manufacturing capacity with interconnected infrastructure and systems to support phased appropriate development for early development, pre-clinical, clinical, and commercial start. We behave more like a cGMP incubator space with all regulatory, systems capabilities, and resources to enable CMC data to support regulatory applications. Manufacturing and development spaces are designed to be autonomous while being interconnected to systems required to support clinical and commercial requirements.

We strive to create a space free of both explicit and implicit discrimination and harassment where everyone feels safe, heard, and valued. The character of our employees is as important as their talent, and we’re proud of the team and environment we’re assembling as we grow.

Place of Performance: CII George Sanders, Aguadilla Pueblo, Aguadilla P.R. 00603.

Job Overview:

We are seeking an accomplished Senior Leader – Analytical (Tech) Leadto provide strategic and operational leadership across analytical development, technology transfer, and commercial GMP testing for biologics and biosimilars. This role is critical to supporting global regulatory filings, commercial manufacturing, and lifecycle management programs.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in analytical sciences, proven leadership within a reputed CDMO, and extensive experience interacting with global regulatory agencies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership for Analytical Sciences across development, tech transfer, validation, and commercial testing activities for biologics, biosimilars, and peptides.
• Lead and oversee analytical method development, qualification, validation, and lifecycle management in a GMP environment.
• Drive technology transfer of analytical methods from development to commercial manufacturing sites, ensuring robustness and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure readiness and support for regulatory inspections and audits by US FDA, EMA, Health Canada, and other global agencies.
• Oversee commercial release and stability testing in compliance with global regulatory expectations.
• Provide technical oversight for advanced analytical techniques, including but not limited to:
  • HPLC and related chromatographic methods
  • Cell-based bioassays and potency assays
  • Microbiology and sterility-related assays
• Lead biosimilar characterization programs, including analytical similarity assessments covering:
  • Primary structure (e.g., amino acid sequence, post-translational modifications)
  • Secondary structure
  • Tertiary and higher-order structure
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Process Development, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and external partners.
• Build, mentor, and lead high-performing global analytical teams across diverse cultures and time zones.
• Support global client interactions and act as a scientific and regulatory thought leader for analytical sciences.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or a related scientific discipline (PhD strongly preferred).
• Minimum 20 years of overall industry experience, with at least 5 years in a top-tier leadership role within a reputed CDMO or biopharmaceutical organization.
• Extensive hands-on and leadership experience in:
  • Analytical Development and GMP commercial testing
  • Tech transfer for biologics and biosimilars
  • Global regulatory submissions and post-approval support
• Proven exposure to and successful management of US FDA, EMA, Health Canada, and other global regulatory inspections.
• Strong technical expertise in HPLC, cell-based assays, and microbiological assays.
• Demonstrated experience with biosimilar analytical characterization and similarity assessment is highly desirable.
• Deep understanding of ICH, FDA, EMA, and global regulatory guidelines relevant to analytical sciences.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability and willingness to relocate to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, and work full-time on site.
• Proven ability to operate effectively across multicultural teams and multiple time zones.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary (DOE.)
• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Professional training and development opportunities.
• Opportunities to participate in the company stock options program

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer

OcyonBio provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

If you want to challenge yourself, accelerate your career, and give new hope to patients, there is no better place than here with our Cell Therapy team. Full of incredible and dedicated team members, those working on CAR-T and other forms of Cell Therapy are transforming patients' lives through science. From studying individualized cell lines to making brand new discoveries, this bold and personal discipline allows you to grow your career while making a lasting impact on the field of medicine. Join us today.

To learn more about us, please visit our website: https://ocyonbio.com