Associate Director, Microbiology

$150k - $170k

PCI Pharma Services

PCI Pharma Services seeks an Associate Director of Microbiology to provide strategic and technical leadership for the site microbiology organization. The role oversees cGMP manufacturing support programs including environmental monitoring, contamination control, and aseptic practices, while managing the microbiology team and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for the site microbiology organization including staffing, talent development, and succession planning
Oversee environmental monitoring, microbial testing, contamination control, and microbiological investigation programs
Lead the site Contamination Control Strategy and Committee for risk identification and mitigation
Ensure microbiology systems and procedures comply with cGMP, FDA, EMA, USP, and regulatory requirements
Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Validation to ensure robust contamination control practices

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, Life Sciences, or related scientific discipline
Minimum 8 years of microbiology experience in cGMP pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CDMO, or regulated environment
Minimum 4 years of progressive leadership or supervisory experience
Strong knowledge of GMP, USP, environmental monitoring, contamination control, and aseptic processing
Demonstrated experience leading microbiology programs for sterile or aseptic manufacturing
Master's degree in Microbiology or related discipline preferred
Experience with regulatory inspections, client audits, and contamination control strategy development preferred

Compensation: $150,000 - $170,000 base plus annual performance bonus eligibility

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