We are seeking an esteemed leader in the external process development and manufacturing of vaccine drug substances (DS) as the Executive Director for External Development, based in West Point, PA. This position will play a critical role in leading and coordinating key activities with strategic partners external to our company for vaccine development and manufacturing, life cycle management, and pandemic readiness, as well as driving operational excellence internally.
Our department Vaccines and Advanced Biotechnologies (VAX) Process R&D in Development Sciences & Clinical Supply (DSCS) is responsible for the development and clinical manufacturing of DS for the vaccine pipeline at our company, spanning from preclinical to commercialization stage. We are part of the Process R&D organization, which enables modality-agnostic DS process development and clinical manufacturing for all of our company’s pipeline.-
The individual will report directly to the Associate Vice President of VAX Process R&D and will be expected to expertly represent the group on certain capacities, including but not limited to due diligence, regulatory input, and program leadership. The role will also serve as a key mentor for the development of scientific and operational talents from a diverse background and advance our company’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Primary Responsibilities:
Education:
Required Experience and Skills:
Preferred Experience and Skills:
NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS
In accordance with Managers’ Policy – Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.
If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.
Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). -Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.
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Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence. -This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
Domestic
VISA Sponsorship:
Yes
Travel Requirements:
25%
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid
Shift:
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
N/A
Requisition ID:R288185
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