Senior Vice President Technical Operations

Overview

Senior Vice President, Technical Operations

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for advancing cell-based therapies?

Do you excel at scaling manufacturing and quality operations from clinical through commercial stages?

Are you ready to shape the future of a pioneering biopharmaceutical organisation?

Fraser Dove International is partnering exclusively with a dynamic life sciences organisation. Operating in Seattle
, they are committed to developing next-generation cell-based immunotherapies that transform patient outcomes.

Our client is seeking a strategic and accomplished leader to oversee all technical operations functions, including process and analytical development, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality systems, ensuring seamless delivery from early development through commercialisation.

Discover more about our Senior Vice President, Technical Operations opportunity; its objectives, duties/responsibilities and the skills, experience and competencies needed to succeed.

• Develop and execute the global CMC strategy across the organisation’s cell therapy pipeline.
• Build and lead a world-class technical operations team that drives innovation, quality and efficiency across all CMC functions.
• Ensure compliant, scalable and cost-effective manufacturing processes that support regulatory approvals and commercial readiness.

• Establish and drive the organisation’s technical operations mission, vision and long-term strategy.
• Lead and oversee all CMC functions, including Process Development, Analytical Development, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain.
• Provide technical leadership for early, clinical and commercial manufacturing of cell-based immunotherapies.
• Oversee CMC content development for regulatory submissions and act as a key liaison with global health authorities.
• Evaluate and optimise in sourcing versus outsourcing strategies for manufacturing and supply chain activities.
• Partner with senior leadership across Research, Clinical, Regulatory, Business Development and Finance to align CMC operations with corporate strategy.
• Recruit, mentor and develop high-performing teams to support organisational growth and technical excellence.

• These are the skills and experience you will need to succeed as the Senior Vice President, Technical Operations
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• Proven success leading cross-functional CMC and Technical Operations teams within the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Deep understanding of cell therapy development, manufacturing, and commercialisation processes.
• Demonstrated capability in authoring and supporting CMC regulatory submissions and engagement with the FDA and other global regulatory agencies.
• Strong leadership skills with a collaborative, data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Expertise in cGMPs, quality systems and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management abilities.
• Degree in biology, engineering or related discipline; MBA or PhD preferred.
• 20+ years of relevant biopharmaceutical experience, including at least 10 years at executive level.

To apply for the Senior Vice President, Technical Operations
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