Job Description
About This Role
The Product Technical Lead (PTL) will oversee the development, launch and ongoing commercial performance of Biogen’s portfolio of antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) within the Pharma vertical. This role will be the critical interface with development and commercial asset team leaders, with technical leaders at partner organizations and with stakeholders from R&D through to manufacturing. The technical product lead will act as an overall technical SME for the product from R2D transition through to commercialization and will be the primary contact for product related questions. In addition, the PTL will be accountable to drive the technical product strategy as well as year over year performance in terms of productivity and reliable manufacturing performance.
The PTL will lead a matrix team to drive product strategy and coordinate all technical deliverables in the CMC Sections of INDs, NDA/MAA submissions. The PTL will also monitor product performance and be accountable to provide updates and influence decision making by PO&T leadership via appropriate forums.
This is a hybrid role that can be based in Research Triangle Park, NC or Cambridge, MA.
What You’ll Do
Technical representative and Technical Team lead at Asset teams. Responsible to lead cross functional matrixed technical team to set, drive and deliver technical Asset goals within established timelinesASO portfolio development coordination. Ensure development deliverables - including tox batches, development and process characterization studies etc. - are planned, tracked and completed in a timely manner.Coordinate technical Sections for IND and NDA/MAA submissions within set timelines and point of contact to coordinate responses to Information Requests from regulatory authorities.Drive technical aspects of the integrated control strategy for ASO programs, including collaboration with Preclinical Safety and Quality to establish appropriate specifications for release and stabilityEnd to end product oversight from early development (pre-R2D) through to commercial manufacturing to ensure consistent performance and to ensure product performance oversight to drive early detection of issues before they impact quality performance or supply. Also includes coordination between Manufacturing, Quality and CMC teams to ensure smooth product transitions from development to commercial production.Propose asset technology strategies through assessment of academic and industry trends to identify new technologies or approaches to drive product performance and reliabilityDrive LCM and other YoY improvements to drive productivity, improved COGM and manufacturing reliability. Qualifications
Who You Are
As the CMC Lead for antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs), you are a highly skilled and motivated professional with a deep understanding of oligonucleotide (or related compound) development and manufacturing processes. You possess extensive experience in leading cross-functional teams to drive all Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls aspects of oligonucleotide drug development and commercialization. Your expertise lies in generating strategies and executing plans to ensure the successful transition of ASOs from research through to commercialization.
Required Skills
Bachelor’s degree with at least 12 years’ experience in Biopharma technical/process development. Equivalent experience equals a Master’s degree and at least 10 years of experienceProven experience in leading Matrix teamsDemonstrated expertise and experience in process development and commercialization of ASOs (or related products)Extensive knowledge of regulatory requirements for ASO (or similar) productsStrong analytical and problem solving skillsExcellent communication and presentation skillsExperience in the preparation of Module 3 sections and prior engagement with regulatory authorities Preferred Skills
PhD Additional Information
Why Biogen?
Our mission to find therapies for neurological and rare diseases is a unique focus within our industry and this shared purpose is what connects us as a team. We work together to overcome obstacles and to follow the science. We are resilient as we strive to make an impact on our patients’ lives and on changing the course of medicine. Together, we pioneer. Together, we thrive.
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