Vice President Process Sciences

Are you an accomplished leader with a deep understanding of cell therapy process sciences?

Do you thrive on building world‑class teams and establishing operating paradigms for late‑stage cell therapy development?

Are you passionate about driving innovation and excellence in technical operations to advance life‑changing therapies?

Fraser Dove International is partnering exclusively with a pioneering cell therapy organisation. Operating globally, they are committed to transforming patient outcomes through the development and commercialisation of next‑generation cell therapies.

Our client is seeking an experienced and visionary leader to define and execute the strategy for process sciences, advancing analytical and process development to enable commercial success.

Discover more about our Vice President, Process Sciences opportunity; its objectives, duties and responsibilities and the skills, experience and competencies needed to succeed.

• Develop and implement the strategic operating model for process sciences to support cell therapy development and commercialisation.
• Ensure robust process and analytical development aligned with GMP and regulatory expectations, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Build and lead a high‑performing, cross‑functional team to deliver innovation, scalability, and quality in process sciences.

• Provide technical and strategic leadership in cell therapy and viral vector process development and analytical method design.
• Oversee process and analytical characterisation to ensure regulatory compliance and product robustness.
• Lead CMC contributions for regulatory submissions and represent process sciences in agency interactions.
• Develop and implement standardised methodologies for process and analytical development.
• Partner with Research, Technical Operations, and Manufacturing to ensure seamless technology transfer from development to GMP manufacturing.
• Drive productivity and yield improvements through Lean leadership principles and continuous optimisation.
• Champion the adoption of innovative technologies that enhance scalability and commercial readiness.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, talent development, and accountability across the process sciences organisation.

• Proven leadership experience in process sciences, analytical development, or technical operations within the cell therapy or biopharmaceutical sector.
• Strong understanding of GMP regulations and experience with CMC submissions and regulatory interactions.
• Deep scientific expertise in immunology, cell biology, molecular biology, and viral vector development.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic plans that drive innovation and operational excellence.
• Skilled in leading cross‑functional teams, influencing senior stakeholders, and fostering high‑performance cultures.
• Experience implementing Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Advanced degree (PhD, MSc, or BSc) in a relevant life sciences discipline.

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