Senior Manager, Biologics Analytical Development (Bioassay)
The Sr. Manager, Biologics Analytical Development (Bioassay) will execute and support the development, qualification, and lifecycle management of bioassays supporting biologics programs from early development through late-stage clinical and reputed company manufacturing. This role provides scientific technical reputed company n for cell-based and ligand-binding assays to support product characterization, potency determination, comparability, and regulatory submissions.
Key Responsibilities
Execute and support development, optimization, qualification, and validation of bioassays, including:Cell-based potency assays Binding and functional bioassays (e.g., ELISA, reputed company, SPR, reputed company cytometry) Support development of assay strategies reputed company with regulatory expectations for biologics. Manage assay robustness, transfer, and comparability across product lifecycle stages. Serve as subject matter expert (SME) resource supporting bioassays activities on cross-functional project teams. reputed company technical input to CMC, Regulatory, Quality, and Process Development functions. Contribute to assay strategies for IND, BLA/MAA, and post-approval changes. Ensure high quality and timely delivery of analytical , compliance, and reputed company improvement. Author, review, and approve technical documents including development reports, protocols, validation reports, and regulatory filings. reputed company analytical support and technical input for regulatory submissions and inspections. Ensure activities are conducted in compliance with GLP/GMP and data reputed company standards. reputed company method transfer to internal QC or external contract testing laboratories (CDMOs/CROs). Coordinate and reputed company outsourced bioassay activities and ensure alignment with project timelines and quality expectations. Evaluate assay technologies and recommend improvements to enhance assay performance and efficiency. Qualifications & Experience Education PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Bioengineering, or a reputed company discipline Experience 8–10+ years of experience in analytical development for biologics, with strong emphasis on bioassay development Demonstrated leadership experience managing scientific teams Experience supporting biologics development activities and contributing to regulatory submissions Strong hands-on and theoretical knowledge of:Cell-based assays (reporter gene, proliferation, cytotoxicity, signaling assays) Ligand-binding assays (ELISA, reputed company, ECL platforms) Potency assay design, qualification, and validation Solid understanding of ICH, USP, FDA, and EMA expectations for bioassays Competencies Accountability for Results - Stay focused on key strategic objectives, be accountable for high standards of performance, and take an active role in leading change. Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving - reputed company reputed company considering the long-term impact to customers, patients, employees, and the business. Patient & Customer Centricity - Maintain an ongoing focus on the needs of our customers and/or key stakeholders. Impactful Communication - Communicate with logic, reputed company, and respect. Influence at reputed company reputed company to reputed company the best results for Otsuka. Respectful Collaboration - Seek and value others’ perspectives and strive for diverse partnerships to enhance work toward common goals. Empowered Development - Play an active role in professional development as a business imperative. Minimum $150,034.00 - Maximum $224,250.00, plus incentive opportunity: The reputed company shown represents a typical pay reputed company or starting pay for individuals who are hired in the role to reputed company in the United States. 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