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The successful candidate will lead the development of mammalian cell culture and microbial fermentation processes suitable for GMP manufacturing for the production of human monoclonal antibodies and/or other recombinant proteins. The individual will be a member of the senior technical team involved in regular program review and help maintain high standards of scientific and operational excellence.  It is expected that the individual will manage the protein expression function across programs, as well as lead internal research program in new protein expression technology development and implementation. Working with others in the organization, this person will also play an important role in the successful technology transfer to and scale-up at large-scale GMP manufacturing sites.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Lead the protein expression group and set ambitious yet achievable goals.
• Manage a complex workload to agreed priorities based on program goals and timelines.
• Ensure data generated is well-controlled and interpreted appropriately.
• Communicate findings, present data and conclusions openly and effectively to senior management, corporate partners and clients as appropriate.
• Review scientific literature and other technical publications to stay abreast and maintain expertise in protein expression.
• Write, review and approve development reports as well manuscripts for publication.
• Hires and trains staff at appropriate levels of need, coordinate annual reviews, and counsels junior staff on career related subjects
• Provides scientific/technical guidance, leadership and decision-making as appropriate.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Life Sciences or advanced degree in Engineering or equivalent;
• At least ten years combined industrial experience in cell culture process development and/or fermentation process development and process scaling-up
• Experience in management of a group of scientists involved in protein expression essential with strong analytical and organizational skills
• Well organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
• Team player, intensely committed to success and getting the job done well in a highly dynamic environment
• Capacity to organize assignments and work within deadlines
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. 

 To apply for this position, please submit your resume including the position you are applying for to careers@cytovance.com or send it via postal service to Human Resources, 840 Research Parkway, Suite 400, Oklahoma City, OK 73104.