Global Associate Director

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FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies

The Associate Director of Program Design will partner with the Sales and site technical/operations teams in acquiring new business for Fujifilm Diosynth. They will lead technical discussions with potential clients projecting Fujifilm
experience and expertise in microbial, mammalian, and advanced therapies. They will develop and author customer- tailored proposals and assist throughout the sales process.
For U.S.-based positions, the job holder will preferably be based within close proximity to a FDB site (RTP, NC, Boston, MA, or College Station, TX) or in the Western U.S. Regular out of hours calls may be required and travel to other FDB sites 3-4x a year is necessary.
The work we do at FDB has never been more important—and we are looking for talented candidates to join us.

We are growing our locations, our capabilities, and our teams, and looking for passionate, mission-driven people like you who want to make a real difference in people’s lives. Join FDB and help create the next vaccine, cure, or gene therapy in partnership with some of the most innovative biopharma companies across the globe. We are proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your passion, energy and drive - what FDB call Genki.

This is a global position that will support all four sites (Texas, North Carolina, the U.K. and Denmark). This position can be based at any of our locations around the globe. Benefits and compensation will be governed by the location that you are based from and considered your home site.

About Us

We are a dynamic global company and our focus is to combine technical leadership in cell culture, microbial fermentation and gene therapies with world class cGMP manufacturing facilities to advance tomorrow’s medicines.

We are growing and we are growing fast. With sites in Billingham & Wilton UK, Hillerod Denmark, North Carolina and Texas USA, the size and breadth of our business will open up huge opportunities for you, whether you want to move to a different role in the UK, relocate, or progress and take on more responsibility.

Our teams are proud to partner with innovative companies reimagining what’s possible in biopharmaceuticals. Every day at FDB is a day for improvement, each challenge is an opportunity for growth, and every moment is a chance to evolve together.

Role & Responsibilities

Responsible for the technical aspects of customer meetings and teleconferences
Accountable for the design of customer programs, from Technology Transfer to cGMP manufacture through targeted and appropriate process development and including all ancillary services deemed necessary by regulations or local policies.
Review customer RFPs
Perform assessment of customer molecules and processes to assure fit with Fujifilm capabilities and site requirements
Prepare proposals in response to RFPs
Define program scope, siting/location, timelines, and resources as needed, support the overall sales process, including SoW development, Stage Gates, customer meetings and requests
Direct and lead some of the Program Design team’s improvement efforts and initiatives, including efforts to promote and maintain harmonization of work practices across sites
Leading role in Program Design’s engagement with the Business Steering Groups (BSGs), commercial, marketing, process development, and manufacturing teams to promote change and improvements of Fujifilm’s technical offering to better match customer requirements
Attend webinars and conferences to support Fujifilm’s technology and commercial advancements, as well as keep up to date with current industry advancements

Qualifications And Experience

• A scientific degree or equivalent (e.g. BSc) and possibly also a higher degree (e.g. MSc, PhD) in a relevant biological science field
• 7+ years of technical experience at Fujifilm, other CDMO, or other applicable role, including experience working directly with customers.
• Broad understanding of Fujifilm Diosynth’s or relevant CDMO business, including process development, scale up, and manufacturing
• Understanding of regulatory environment, process development, and analytical technologies related to mammalian and microbial expression technologies
• Understanding of and experience with cGMP manufacturing and associated requirements
• Experience and expertise in one or more FDB business offering or service area
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with external customers in a professional and personable manner and to present a competent image of Fujifilm at all times
• Reporting to Jason Offenbaker, posted globally, open to internal and external candidates.
• Ability to analyze complex technical problems and present clear solutions
• Ability to influence customers and colleagues at all levels
• Prior experience within Fujifilm Diosynth a plus but not required.
  
  

Why work with us?

At FDB, your passion – your Genki – is your power and we empower you to define what Genki means to you.

In Addition To This, We Offer

When you join us, we will train, develop and support you to become the best you can possibly be. We offer a structured new starter induction programme as well as on-going development training.

• Competitive salary plus company bonus scheme
• Up to 35 days of holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Salary Sacrifice scheme offering, healthcare, bikes, dental etc.
• Generous pension scheme
• Free parking