Director, Large Molecule Analytical - GMP Operations

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Job Description Position Overview: This Director will lead a growing GMP analytical team supporting biologics manufacturing in Rahway. The organization is expanding to support sterile drug-product filling, antibody-drug conjugate manufacturing, and standard monoclonal antibody production in the Next Gen Bio facility. The role is accountable for reliable analytical delivery, development of people and laboratory capability, and maintaining a strong quality and compliance culture throughout this period of significant growth. Key Accountabilities: • Lead and develop a growing team of scientists and people leaders responsible for GMP analytical testing and manufacturing support across multiple biologics operations. • Build the organizational structure, workforce plan, technical expertise, and leadership capacity required to support significant growth in portfolio demand and laboratory scope. • Establish clear expectations and operating practices that allow the organization to grow while maintaining a strong culture of quality, scientific rigor, safety, data integrity, and accountability. • Provide leadership for batch-release and stability testing, ensuring timely, reliable, and…