AbCellera is breaking the barriers of conventional drug development to propel antibody-based medicines from target to clinic. We are a team of scientists, engineers, creatives, and business professionals who believe that advancing science enhances lives. We have developed technologies to unlock high-value drug targets, including antibody-drug conjugates and T-cell engagers for cancer, and complex transmembrane proteins for indications such as metabolic and endocrine conditions, pain, and autoimmunity.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our External MSAT group as an Associate Director, to deliver first-in-class and best-in-class therapies to patients with a focus on antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) programs.
How you might spend your days
- Supporting external Contract Development and Manufacturing (CDMO) activities as an individual contributor for clinical manufacturing of ADC-conjugated biologics Drug Substance and Drug Product (liquid and lyophilized)
- Serving as the Tech Ops CMC Lead for ADC platform programs and working closely with our process development team and external partners to forge CMC strategies
- Developing and supporting CDMO selection and onboarding processes
- Providing technical and scientific leadership relating to process development experimental plans and analysis of process data, process deviations, and product impact assessment
- Reviewing technical reports and master batch records to ensure successful process development and clinical manufacturing
- Providing shop-floor support (person-in-plant) during tech transfer, validation studies and clinical manufacturing
- Reviewing data packages for regulatory submissions
We’d love to hear from you if
- You have a PhD in biotechnology, chemical engineering or a related field with at least 10 years of industry experience working with ADCs; candidates with an MSc and 15 years of relevant experience will also be considered
- You have good knowledge of structured methodologies for process design, scale-up/down models, process control strategies, process validation and continuous process verification
- You are highly motivated with the ability to work independently as well as on cross-functional and cross-site teams
- You have experience working with CDMOs and in CMC regulatory filings
- You have strong communication, teamwork and relationship building skills across the organization
- You can apply pragmatic, risk-based decision making with a strategic, hands-on detail-oriented approach
What we offer
AbCellera’s hiring range for this role is CAD $141,600 - $177,000 annually, commensurate with your education and job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to base salary, we offer equity, annual bonus dependent on team and company performance, and a 6% (non-match) RRSP contribution.
You will have a CAD $1,500 annual Active Lifestyle Allowance, annual vacation, professional development opportunities, and comprehensive health benefits. Scientific and technical mentorship is a priority. And you’ll find we prioritize teams and social groups to build community and connections across AbCellera.
About AbCellera
AbCellera is a global company that discovers and develops antibody-based medicines that help people live longer, happier, and more productive lives. We are focused on bringing innovative medicines to patients, both by advancing our internal pipeline of programs and partnering with companies that have novel science or innovative technology.
And it all starts with our team. We’ve built a place where people feel they are part of something bigger than themselves. A place that exists to push the limits of science and technology, and aims to bring better therapies to patients.
We look for people with drive and energy. Idealists. People we love and people we trust. This may be unconventional, but it is the key to our success.
To apply
Please submit your application through our website and refer to Job ID 23223 in your cover letter. We apologize in advance, but we receive a large volume of applications and are only able to contact those who are selected for an interview.