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Executive Director, Upstream Process Development and Optimization

2 months ago


South San Francisco, California, United States Sutro Biopharma Full time
About the Role

Sutro Biopharma, Inc. is seeking an experienced and visionary Executive Director to lead the Upstream Process Development and Optimization team. As a key member of the company's leadership team, you will be responsible for driving the development and implementation of cutting-edge upstream process technologies to support the company's pipeline of cancer therapeutics.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and direct the development and optimization of upstream processes, including fermentation, cell culture, and cell-free synthesis, to ensure efficient and scalable production of high-quality biologics.
  • Develop and implement strategic plans to advance the company's upstream process development capabilities, including the development of new technologies and workflows.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Research and Development, Manufacturing, and Regulatory Affairs, to ensure seamless integration of upstream process development into the company's overall product development strategy.
  • Develop and manage budgets to ensure effective resource allocation and meet company financial goals.
  • Represent the company in regulatory engagements and author relevant sections of regulatory submissions, including DMF, IND, and BLA.
  • Develop and implement quality control and quality assurance strategies to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards.
  • Lead and motivate technical staff to achieve team goals and objectives.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with external partners and vendors to ensure access to cutting-edge technologies and expertise.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences, or equivalent with at least 25 years of biopharmaceutical industry experience in microbial fermentation/cell culture process development and optimization.
  • At least 3-5 years of practical experience in late-stage process development, including scaling up and transferring fermentation/cell culture processes to pilot and/or commercial scale.
  • Experience with statistical design of experiments, advanced data analysis, and Quality by Design concepts.
  • Extensive experience in regulatory engagements and BLA authoring is preferred.
  • Detail-oriented with good organizational and collaborative skills and prior success working in a high-paced team environment to meet deadlines and prioritize work on multiple projects.
  • Proven track record of excellent communication, both verbal and written, and the ability to build and maintain relationships with partners, customers, and collaborators.
About Sutro Biopharma

Sutro Biopharma, Inc. is a clinical-stage company focused on the discovery and development of precisely designed cancer therapeutics. Our fit-for-purpose technology, including cell-free XpressCF, provides the opportunity for broader patient benefit and an improved patient experience. We have multiple clinical-stage candidates, including luveltamab tazevibulin, or luvelta, a registrational-stage folate receptor alpha (FolRα)-targeting ADC in clinical studies. A robust pipeline, coupled with high-value collaborations and industry partnerships, validates our continuous product innovation. We are headquartered in South San Francisco and are committed to creating a safe environment where our employees can grow and succeed together.