Head of RD Protein Chemistry
Aegros Therapeutics Pty Ltd, Australia
Job Description
An exciting opportunity exists to join and lead the Protein Chemistry Ramp;D Division plasma fractionation company Aegros Ltd, located in Macquarie Park, Sydney. You will apply high-level protein chemistry skills to the advanced manufacturing of therapeutic products derived from plasma and other sources, in addition to technology and IP development. As Head of the Ramp;D Protein Chemistry Divisionyou will lead a team of scientists in developing a pipeline of new therapeutic products, as well as driving commercialization. This role will report to the Chief Scientific and Technology Officer.
About Aegros
Aegros is Latin for ‘Patient’. We chose this name because it speaks to our focus on the patient. Every day we strive to place the patient first by providing therapeutic plasma products they would not otherwise be able to access.
At Aegros we believe access to life-saving therapeutic plasma drugs is a human right, not a privilege. In a nutshell, our mission is to put the patients first through innovation.
Over 30 years, we have developed our HaemaFrac process, which enables countries to turn the human plasma they collect into life-saving hyperimmune products.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the ‘Production’ and ‘Quality Control’ Departments.
- Provide effective and inspiring leadership, management, vision, and approaches to ensure proper operational controls and administrative and reporting procedures.
- Ensure all activities and operations comply with local regulations and business operations laws.
- Provide strategic Ramp;D leadership within the Protein Chemistry Division and ensure effective planning, innovation, and communication to achieve scientific research amp; development objectives.
- Establish, manage, and deliver development and commercial projects to defined requirements.
- Lead strategic planning and help shape corporate strategy as it pertains to Ramp;D.
- Ensure product/process development is maintained per the GMP and regulatory compliance.
- Assist in managing the company’s intellectual property portfolio and develop effective IP strategies aligned with the Company’s business objective.
- Direct leadership of Ramp;D projects with internal and external collaborators, including planning, work schedules, project coordination, resource, and budget management.
- Project management of all aspects of defined programs, such as planning, budgeting, staffing, and project delivery.
- Act as the contact person for technical interactions with relevant parties to ensure project outcomes are clearly understood and delivered.
- Project planning, including literature research, market research, technology updates, and project risk assessments.
- As required, represent the company on scientific and technical matters at the company at trade shows and conferences globally.
- Ensure the Company’s Protein Chemistry laboratory is functioning efficiently.
- Contribute to SOP development and validation.
- Ensure compliance with all GLP/quality requirements and training records.
- Identify development needs, provide training and support and professional development activities, and regularly review training effectiveness.
- Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements applicable to the company per State/Federal Regulations and any applicable certification required to maintain the certification.
Requirements
- Ph.D. aligned with protein chemistry, backed with demonstrated expertise in an industry or academic environment.
- Past experience mentoring students or guiding an Ramp;D team in an industrial setting is essential.
- Outstanding attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills complemented by excellent communication skills.
- Minimum ten years work experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical/medical industry as either a Scientific Director, Product Leader, Vice President Research and development other relevant Science related roles
- Experience working with the advanced manufacturing of biologics (e.g.therapeutic antibodies and plasma proteins) is desirable.
- Experience in core analytical technologies associated with protein analyses is essential.
- Protein chemistry/biochemistry
- Experience in project management
- Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements
To be a successful applicant for this great opportunity, you must be a Ph.D. holder qualified with a minimum 10 years' work experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical/medical industry; you must have strong leadership and ability to manage a project team with academic and commercial collaborators.
If you have the skills and experience to carry out the requirement of the role successfully, we would like to