Assistant Director

Job Title

Assistant Director

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Pharmacy - Instruction

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experience. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want

The Assistant Director, under direction, is responsible for providing assistance to the PI by directing and managing the Zoetis facility, work team and client relationships. Oversees the work of others and performs advanced project management support and research and development activities. Maintains appropriate documentation for tests and research and development as specified by the department and by laws and regulations.  If the description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

Position Details: May be required to work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends. Ability to lift or move heavy objects.

Special Note: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

• 6 years of related experience

• Experience in performing research

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

• Ability to work independently

• Ability to coordinate multiple projects

• Ability to research topics in varied scientific fields and summarize issues, gaps, and opportunities

• Ability to meet deadlines

• Ability to identify problems and recommend appropriate solutions

• Time management capabilities and prioritization skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Education and Experience:

• BS, MS, or PhD in biotechnology related field

• Experience in upstream/downstream processes and in analytical processes

• Experience related to the development and manufacturing of biopharmaceuticals and adjuvants

• Experience in pharmaceutical project management

• Experience in writing proposals, SOPs, reports, and publications

Responsibilities:

Research and Development - Responsible for media evaluation, development and optimization of both cellular and viral production processes. Conducts and interprets bioprocess small-scale development experiments for Zoetis projects. Responsible for employing and validating robust cellular and viral growth processes for transfer into a manufacturing setting.  This position will have experience with bioreactor production systems including disposable single use reactors. Provides support to bioprocess downstream and analytical scientists. This position will work both with onsite and offsite colleagues and work independently. This position will also need to:

• Plan, and organize R&D projects and establish the required procedures to be applied to those projects

• Conduct R&D projects

• Define problems and provide possible solutions as dictated by R&D projects and protocols

• Develop and modify equipment and applications as required to accomplish project goals

• Train and supervise research staff as needed

• Coordinate and provide technical direction to research staff to ensure effective and cost-efficient completion of projects if needed

• Provide technical knowledge to research staff to ensure they can complete their assignments

• Recommend new areas of research and development that support the goals and objectives of our department

• Analyze, interpret, compile and report project results to a PI and/or department head

• Serve as a technical liaison between the Cell and Viral Process Development and other partner groups such as Discovery, Clinical, Pilot, Manufacturing and Regulatory

• Provide finished oral and written communication reports to supervisor and management

• Work under GLP/GMP to provide high quality, regulatory compliant technical documentation in support of process transfers to manufacturing

• Be responsible for later stage development and transfer of robust process to Pilot as well as Commercial Production

Project Management - Plans, develops, and evaluates Zoetis programs and projects and specific functions associated with CIADM. Coordinates program/project operations including specific functions and activities associated with CIADM subcontractors. Performs advanced project management support for developing and working with onsite and offsite colleagues. Collaborates with stakeholders, assists in the development of measurable project goals and objectives, and monitors progress towards achievement. Disseminates program/project information and serves as an active participant in related work groups and committees. Assists the CIADM team in developing/preparing proposals, budgets, schedules, contracts, and other documents and coordinating subcontractor inputs. May manage budgets for small to medium projects or components of large programs under direction. Oversees and directs the work of others. Oversees and approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals. Updates and monitors internal systems, databases, tracking tools, timelines, and project plans with project information. Prepares agendas for meetings, documents key decisions, and collaborates with team members to develop project collateral.

Compile and analyze technical and financial data for use and review by CIADM leadership.

Support technical and other reporting requirements. Provide project related support and technical assistance to support program objectives, including facility construction activities, selection and procurement of bioprocess equipment, implementation of core service capabilities and assist with proposal preparation and response to US Government task order requests.

Documentation - Maintains appropriate GLP documentation in support of global regulatory submissions for vaccine licensure. Develops and disseminates work plans and project documents to include procedures, proposals, progress reports, and presentations. Assists in the preparation and review of proposals, SOPs, BPRs, reports, QC/QA related documents. Maintains appropriate documentation for tests and research and development as specified by the department and as required by laws and regulations. Monitors performance and maintains documentation to ensure compliance with program objectives. Performs other duties as assigned.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.