Sr. Director Technical Operations
2 days ago
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Summary
Ocugen is seeking a Sr. Director Technical Operations to provide in-plant leadership for manufacturing in Malvern, PA. The role focuses on shaping the tactical implementation of internal manufacturing for cell and gene therapies.
About the Role
As the Sr. Director Technical Operations, you will lead a team to ensure compliant, cost-efficient, and state-of-the-art manufacturing processes. Responsibilities include establishing cell and gene therapy manufacturing teams, ensuring efficient startup and qualification of manufacturing facilities, leading technology transfers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve product robustness and manufacturing performance.
About You
Required:
- Advanced scientific qualifications (BSc, MSc, or PhD) in chemical engineering, pharmacy, biochemistry, or a related field.
- 15+ years of experience leading technical teams across multiple geographies.
- Expertise in biologics manufacturing platforms and compliance with US FDA, EMEA, and APAC regulatory requirements.
Preferred:
- Working knowledge of digital solutions in biologics manufacturing.
- Demonstrated success in leading organizations to readiness for filing BLAs/MAAs.
- Extensive experience managing global CDMOs and/or third-party manufacturers.
Ocugen
Ocugen, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing novel gene and cell therapies and vaccines that improve health and offer hope for patients across the globe. We are making an impact on patient’s lives through courageous innovation—forging new scientific paths that harness our unique intellectual and human capital. Our breakthrough modifier gene therapy platform has the potential to treat multiple retinal diseases with a single product, and we are advancing research in infectious diseases to support public health and orthopedic diseases to address unmet medical needs.
Malvern, PA