Senior Biologics Manager

The R&D Manufacturing Process Development team is looking for a Senior Biologics Development Manager. The ideal candidate has a passion for bringing innovative products to the market and understands what it takes to bring large molecules to commercialization. The successful applicant will be a strategic leader and will prioritize development of scientific staff. They will apply their knowledge and experience in both upstream and downstream bioprocess development to a rapidly paced new product development engine. Help build a next generation design to development platform that can rapidly turn biologics into products which are “Advancing the health and well-being of pets, people, and livestock”.

What will you do as the Senior Biologics Manager?

• You will guide both upstream and downstream bioprocess development for the selection, cell line development, scale-up, and transfer of biologics (eg monoclonal antibodies and recombinant proteins).
• You will creatively utilize advances in machine learning and predictive analytics to build workflows that drive large molecule selection using manufacturability criteria.
• You will partner with the large molecule and small molecule analytics teams to harness data from advanced analytical measurements (eg techniques in liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, SPR, etc) to build process control strategies.
• You will stay current in the field and apply advances in technology to accelerate development timelines and solve technical challenges.
• You will collaborate with your internal and external network to reach business goals.
• You will drive programs to meet milestone deliverables by providing clear direction to the team.
• You will develop team members by providing timely and effective guidance and mentorship.
• You will gain commitment and support for decisions, skillfully utilize change management techniques, and resolve conflict effectively.
• You will build and sustain organizational respect and trust at all levels.

What do you need to succeed?

• PhD with 8+ years of experience, Master’s degree with 10+ years of experience, or Bachelor’s degree with 15+ years of experience.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in a leadership role with 5-7+ years of management experience.
• Technical areas of relevance include upstream and downstream bioprocess, protein engineering, biochemistry, biophysics, molecular modeling, molecular biology.
• Experience in protein modeling, antibody engineering, in-silico protein analysis tools, and/or the use of predictive analytics for developability and manufacturability assessment are highly desirable.
• Advanced organizational skills: capable of managing and prioritizing a large number of projects and tasks at various stages of development.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing, test, documentation and quality requirements for in-vitro diagnostic products.
• Result orientation and a sense of urgency to deliver quality results on time and in a highly ethical and professional manner.
• Project management skills with knowledge of all phases of project management and the use of project management tools.
• Strong scientific documentation and meeting management skills.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills with all employee levels. 

What you can expect from us:

• Salary range starting at $140,000 based on experience
• Opportunity for annual cash bonus 
• Health / Dental / Vision Benefits Day-One 
• 5% matching 401k 
• Additional benefits including but not limited to financial support, pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and much more 

If you’re looking for a role that’ll challenge you, offer a variety of work and learning, while helping an amazing industry, we’d love to hear from you!  

Why IDEXX:

We’re proud of the work we do because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people.

So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.

Let’s pursue what matters together.

About the job location:

If you’re thinking about relocating for this role, here are a few things to know about living in Maine (often called “Vacationland”). The Westbrook, ME area provides great access to active downtown areas and the outdoors, with the coast and numerous mountains and hiking trails nearby. You’ll also find a number of large companies like ours in the area, creating a vibrant work culture.

You can learn more on the Portland tourism website: https://www.visitportland.com/visit/resources/moving-to-maine/

IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.

While we appreciate our staffing partners, we are unable to accept unsolicited agency resumes.