Purification Process Development Director

Purification Process Development Director (Based China)

About the Company

Our client is a global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) dedicated to advancing the development and production of biologic therapeutics. With world-class facilities and a commitment to innovation, quality, and collaboration, they provide end-to-end biologics solutions – from cell line and process development through to clinical and commercial manufacturing.

Their mission is simple yet powerful: to help biotech and pharma partners bring high-quality, affordable biologics to patients faster. Backed by deep technical expertise, operational excellence, and a partnership-first approach, they continue to expand their global reach and service portfolio in response to a dynamic and rapidly evolving industry.

The Opportunity

Overview
This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing all activities within the Purification Process Development Department, ensuring scientific excellence, operational efficiency, and alignment with company objectives. The Director will lead a team of scientists and engineers in the development, optimization, and scale-up of purification processes for biologics, while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise departmental personnel and resources to ensure all goals and objectives are achieved safely and efficiently.
• Lead the development, optimization, and scale-up of purification processes for biologics and related molecules.
• Provide leadership in incident investigation, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.

Ideal Candidate

• Master’s Degree or above in Life Sciences / Chemistry / Pharmacology.
  6+ year of related work experience in purification process development or tech transfer
• Rich experience in purification process development, tech transfer and scale up.
  Familiar with FDA, ICH, CDE related drug research and development quality research guidelines.
• Fluent in English