Associate Director, Process & Analytical Development
$155,700–$181,650 year
RemoteWalkersville, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Lead strategic and operational leadership for analytical development, process development, and project-specific manufacturing activities within the ADPD organization. Define the strategic direction through long-range planning, portfolio prioritization, and resource allocation while driving Lean maturity and continuous improvement initiatives. Manage a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and operational readiness to support future manufacturing operations and business growth. Serve as a key contributor to the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, ensuring capabilities align with customer demand. Partner with R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and other cross-functional stakeholders to execute technology transfers, facility startups, and validation programs. Maintain ownership of operational budgets and establish governance practices for effective decision-making and risk management. This full-time role operates remotely with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a future transition to an on-site location on the U.S. East-Coast/Mid-West anticipated in 2027. The position offers a base annual salary ranging from $155,700 to $181,650, including performance-related bonuses, comprehensive health benefits, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in engineering, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, process development, analytical development, or manufacturing operations
- Deep understanding of small molecule and bioconjugate technologies
- Significant experience within GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biotechnology environments
- Proven leadership experience supporting facility startups, technology transfers, validation programs, operational readiness initiatives, or large-scale capital projects
- Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing operations, GMP requirements, process development, analytical development, and commercialization activities
- Experience supporting greenfield and brownfield facility expansion projects and cross-functional project governance
- Demonstrated expertise in small molecule drug substance manufacturing processes and technologies
- Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders including Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, MSAT, Automation, EH&S, Finance, and Human Resources
- Strong strategic and practical problem-solving capabilities with the ability to translate business requirements into operational solutions
- Excellent executive communication and presentation skills, with experience reporting risks, operational readiness, and business performance to senior leadership
- Demonstrated success building teams, developing organizational capability, and preparing organizations for operational growth
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma methodologies, digital systems, automation technologies, and data integrity principles
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and effectively manage ambiguity, evolving priorities, and multiple stakeholder groups
- Strong leadership presence with a track record of delivering results through collaboration, innovation, and accountability
- Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Full-time role
- Remote location (initially)
- Future transition to an on-site location on the U.S. East-Coast/Mid-West
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