Senior Director, Process Development Operations

Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, or related field is required with 12+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CDMO industry, with significant expertise in technology transfer and scaling processes; or Master’s degree in Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, or related field is required with 8+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CDMO industry, with significant expertise in technology transfer and scaling processes.

Ph.D. in Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, or related field is preferred. Minimum experience: 10+ years’ experience managing, leading and developing people, with 4+ years’ experience leading and developing team leaders. Strong experience in implementing process developments and technological improvements within manufacturing environments.

Comprehensive knowledge of regulatory compliance and industry standards related to tech transfer and manufacturing. Preferred experience: Proven track record of managing complex technology transfer projects and digital manufacturing optimization on a global scale. Strong understanding of scaling processes from development to large-scale production.

Customer-facing experience to partner with and support the commercial sales team. Work arrangement: This position is on-site 5 days a week at the Morrisville, NC facility in Research Triangle Park. What success looks like: On-time, on-quality program delivery with outstanding customer satisfaction. Tech transfer velocity and quality become the signature strengths of FLBU.

High-performing teams with clear standards, empowered leaders, and consistent execution. Audit readiness and digital enablement that improve speed, reliability, and transparency.