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The successful candidate will lead the development of protein purification processes suitable for GMP manufacturing.  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 purification functions including development and optimization.  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:

• Manage a complex workload to agreed priorities based on program goals and timelines.
• Coordinate projects and resources in support of new and ongoing projects.
• Develop scalable purification, conjugation and formulation strategies, bring in new technologies, and improve the capabilities of the group
• 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 science.
• 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 developing down stream process from cell culture and microbial fermentation as well as and process scaling-up
• Experience in management of a group of scientists involved in protein purification, formulation and conjugation 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.
• Expertise in parenteral drug development is desirable

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.