Responsibilities:

• Execute scientific and business strategies while managing multiple research plans to deliver clients’ objectives. 

• Partners with clients to positively impact project objectives and Aragen's revenue. 

• Develops and sustains business practices that support projects and improves efficiency.

• Develops a strong and compelling vision for new technology/processes to support long-term business growth.

• Communicates technical details of projects to others. Leads functional/technical member of the project with frequent interaction with colleagues and external partners.

• Coaches the group by influencing and inspiring scientists, and maintaining a culture that encourages inclusiveness, innovation, scientific rigor, and growth opportunities.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Execute multiple and concurrent protein expression projects to enable clients’ R&D activities. Productions will utilize several platforms, including microbial, baculovirus, transient Expi293, ExpiCHO, and stable CHO expression.

• Design and execute process improvements including, but not limited to, vector design, automation, and cell line engineering.

• Extensive hands-on experience in the optimization and execution of protein purification of recombinant proteins and antibodies using various chromatographic platforms such as AKTA, Waters and Agilent High-Performance Liquid Chromatographs (HPLC’s).

• Biophysical characterization using various biophysical and spectroscopy methods like cIEF, DLS, CE-SDS, SEC-MALS, LC/MS, Octet etc. for quantifying proteins, assessing protein quality, stability, and protein-protein interactions.

• Demonstrate a track record of initiative, creativity, organization and independent performance with attention to detail and adherence to timelines/deliverables, and documentation.

• Participate on project teams to optimize and produce proteins and collaborate with internal and external team members.

• Manage internal and external partner relations through project leadership and clear communication.

• Coach and guide staff on scientific concepts and technical details of various biopharmaceutical methodologies. Play a major role in developing and maintaining a culture that is innovative, encourages risk, and supports the development of its people.

Required Educational Qualification & Relevant experience

• Typically, Associate Scientific Director candidates will have a PhD degree (or equivalent) with 6-12 years of business experience

( or) 

• 3-5 years of business experience at the Principal Research Scientist level, or equivalent training/experience. Scientific Director will have 15-20 years post-PhD experience.

• Strong scientific background and experience in biopharmaceuticals preferably a subject matter expert in purification and downstream process development.

• Demonstrated competence for team leadership, people management and project management.

• Excellent communication skills with demonstrated client-facing interactions.

• Broad and strong network in the industry and biotech.

• Previous CRO and/or CDMO experience preferred.