Director, Director, Analytical Outsourcing & Stability

At Eisai, satisfying unmet medical needs and increasing the benefits healthcare provides to patients, their families, and caregivers is Eisai's human health care (hhc) mission. We're a growing pharmaceutical company that is breaking through in neurology and oncology, with a strong emphasis on research and development. Our history includes the development of many innovative medicines, notably the discovery of the world's most widely-used treatment for Alzheimer's disease. As we continue to expand, we are seeking highly-motivated individuals who want to work in a fast-paced environment and make a difference. If this is your profile, we want to hear from you.

Job Summary

Oversee product release and stability testing at sites in the US and internationally. This position will also serve as a scientific and technical resource to support several early to late stage manufacturing programs.

This position will be responsible for the review and interpretation of analytical testing data as well as protocols and reports, with an emphasis on scientific validity and adherence to FDA, EMEA, ICH and JP guidelines. This position will also spend a significant amount of their time troubleshooting assays, designing future studies, overseeing assay validation and interacting with QA to determine product stability and shelf life. Since these programs are for products from pre-IND through phase 3, knowledge of the regulatory requirements at each stage of clinical development is essential.

This position will have a direct impact on the success of the company by managing the analytical testing for several products, as well as interfacing with internal and external clients, suppliers and contractors. This position will insure that these projects remain on schedule and within budget, as well as identify major milestones and critical steps needed to the success of their projects and the development programs they support. This position will be responsible for communicating with team members and management about progress, potential impediments and solutions. Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company's discretion.

Essential Functions

• Managing external testing lab collaborations 15%
• Review and interpretation of analytical data 20%
• Troubleshooting of analytical assays and design of future studies 25%
• Managing assay tech transfer to CMO 5%
• Managing assay validation activities at CMO 5%
• Review testing protocols and reports 15%
• Interact with other departments within Exton 10%
• Tracking finances and accounting 5%

Requirements

• Graduate level degree in biological sciences or related subject required. Ph.D. highly preferred with equivalent expertise required. Must have a minimum of 8 years of relevant analytical experience with biologics, several of which must be in a management position.

• Strong knowledge of biologics manufacturing and analytical methodology as well as ICH, cGMP, EMEA and JP guidelines as they pertain to the manufacturing of monoclonal antibody based therapies required.

• Prior contract manufacturing project management experience is highly preferred. Prior experience with manufacturing from pre-IND through phase 3 or commercial production is highly desired.

• An understanding of project accounting and financial concepts is also required since this individual will participate in budgeting, tracking and financial decision making for multiple drug development programs.

• A hands-on, proactive stance is essential with willingness and ability to assist all team members to achieve corporate goals.

• Excellent interpersonal skills are mandatory, in addition to analytical problem solving, the ability to set priorities and achieve goals; strategic thinking, energy, enthusiasm and an entrepreneurial mindset. The ability and willingness to travel (domestic and international) approximately 20% of the time is required.

Eisai is an equal opportunity employer and as such, is committed in policy and in practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. Similarly, considering the need for reasonable accommodations, Eisai prohibits discrimination against persons because of disability, including disabled veterans.

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