Associate Director, Downstream, Manufacturing Sciences and Technology

Associate Director, Downstream, Manufacturing Sciences and Technology (Biologics)late
Oruka is advancing a proprietary portfolio of potentially best-in-class antibodies that were engineered by Paragon Therapeutics and target the core mechanisms underlying plaque psoriasis and other dermatologic and inflammatory diseases. Associate Director, Downstream, Manufacturing Sciences and Technology (Biologics)
Location: Hybrid Waltham, MA required to be in-office 3 days/week.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated MSAT (Manufacturing Science and Technology) leader to lead downstream late-stage and pivotal enabling optimization, scale-up and transfer of manufacturing activities. In this role, the ideal candidate will be responsible for process development, troubleshooting production issues, data analysis, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards to maintain product quality. The successful candidate will be involved in late-stage drug substance manufacturing and process validation activities in support of BLA filing. This role involves working in a fast-paced environment and drafting high quality reports, finalization of source documents and active participation in writing regulatory submissions. Oversee the transfer of manufacturing processes from late-stage development to large-scale production at the CDMOs for multiple programs.
~ Work with CDMOs to identify gaps and implement improvements towards enhancing product quality, robustness, and cost-effectiveness with line of sight to commercial manufacturing.
~ Build strong relationships and partner cross functionally with process development, analytical, formulation, quality, regulatory and program management.
~ Oversee GMP manufacturing campaigns ensuring seamless execution, timely completion and handoff to drug product manufacturing teams.
~ Serve as person-in-plant (PIP) during drug substance manufacturing campaigns.
~ Support regulatory filings by authoring high quality reports enabling timely submissions for multiple jurisdictions (INDs, CTAs).
~ Perform MFG/MSAT risk assessment activities in a phase appropriate manner ensuring proper measures are in place in support of production and filing requirements.
~20-25% travel in support of manufacturing activities at CDMOs.

Masters or a PhD degree in biochemistry, biochemical engineering, biotechnology or equivalent with at least 8 years of relevant experience developing, scaleup, and transfer of downstream processes for biologics.
Significant experience managing manufacturing in an MSAT environment. Expertise in purification process optimization with an emphasis on scale-up, scale-down models, process robustness, facility fit and overall commercial readiness.
In depth knowledge of CMC, quality and compliance, as well as regulatory aspects of biopharmaceutical development and lifecycle management.
Must have a solid understanding of all downstream unit operations, process parameters, product quality, and troubleshooting strategies enabling successful execution of phase appropriate manufacturing campaigns.
Demonstrated track record of successful tech transfers to CDMOs with an eye towards late stage and commercial process development.
Direct experience in designofexperiments (DoE) and robust data analysis via industry standard statistical tools.
Excellent writing, organization, communication and people management skills with the ability to work effectively with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders.
An appropriate financial package will be developed for the successful candidate to include a competitive base salary and equity, with a performancerelated bonus opportunity.
As set forth in Oruka Therapeuticss Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
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