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Project Leader/Scientist II

KBI BioPharma Inc.

  • # Project Leader/Scientist IIApplylocations: USA - NC - Durham - Emperor Blvdtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: R00008627### Position SummaryThe Analytical Development (AD) unit executes analytical activities supporting the development of biologic drug substances and drug products from early development through late-phase support manufacturing. The team provides analytical leadership for non-GMP and early-phase GMP programs, partnering closely with Process Development, Formulation Development, Manufacturing, Regulatory, and clients to accelerate development timelines while maintaining scientific rigor and quality.The Project Leader/Scientist II – AD serves as the technical and project lead for development-stage analytical programs, providing scientific leadership, coordinating cross-functional activities, managing client communications, and driving execution of analytical deliverables. This role is heavily focused on PD Support activities, including analytical strategy, method development oversight, investigational studies, troubleshooting, and supporting rapid program progression from development through early clinical manufacturing.The Project Leader is responsible for ensuring all work is conducted in accordance with company procedures, applicable regulatory requirements, and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) when appropriate.### Responsibilities* Lead analytical support for development-stage biologics programs, which may include method development, method establishment, method qualification, analytical testing and data trending, investigational studies, formulation support, characterization testing, and non-GMP/early-phase analytical activities.* Serve as the primary analytical project leader for assigned development programs by coordinating cross-functional activities, managing priorities, facilitating internal and client meetings, and ensuring timely delivery of project milestones.* Develop analytical strategies to support early-phase program development, comparability assessments, process development, formulation development, and manufacturing decisions.* Review analytical documentation including study plans, protocols, reports, method development documentation, method qualification packages, and client technical documents to ensure scientific quality and execution readiness.* Provide technical leadership for complex analytical investigations, data interpretation, troubleshooting, and risk assessments.* Build strong client relationships through regular technical discussions, presentations, and consultation on analytical development strategies.* Produce high-quality technical reports and client deliverables suitable for regulatory submissions and development decision-making.* Maintain current knowledge of latest analytical technologies, regulatory expectations, and industry best practices relevant to biologics development.* Support laboratory operations and promote a culture of quality, collaboration, continuous improvement, and safety.* Mentor junior scientists and project leaders. Previous experience leading scientific teams or direct people management is strongly encouraged.### Requirements* Ph.D. with 3+ years of directly related industry experience, M.S. with 7+ years, or B.S. with 10+ years in analytical development supporting biologics.* Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional analytical development programs and interacting directly with clients.* Strong technical knowledge of biologics analytical development, characterization, method development, and early-phase product support.* Excellent scientific writing, communication, organization, and project management skills.* Ability to lead multiple fast-paced development programs while maintaining high-quality deliverables and client satisfaction.* Previous people management or demonstrated scientific leadership experience.* Working knowledge of cGMP regulations and analytical development supporting biotechnology-derived products.*KBI Biopharma, Inc. is an EEO/AA employer and actively seeks to diversify its work force. Therefore, all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply.**I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for KBI Biopharma, Inc. to hire me. If I am hired, I understand that either KBI Biopharma, Inc. or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of KBI Biopharma, Inc. has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.**I attest with my signature below that I have given to KBI Biopharma, Inc. true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize KBI Biopharma, Inc. to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.*### About UsAt KBI, we are constantly seeking to improve our team with accomplished individuals who share in our commitment to serve our clients as they seek to advance important medicines to the patients who need them.We offer our employees a challenging, rewarding and fast-paced environment along with the opportunity for career advancement through the development of one’s technical skills. At KBI, employees work in a collaborative, team environment, where sharing knowledge and expertise with one another is strongly encouraged.If you do not see a position that matches your background, we invite you to return to our site often as positions are updated frequently.
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