Abzena plc

Director, Technical Solutions & Program Design

Abzena plc • $135K — $160K *
Raleigh, NC 27610In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS degree in life science or engineering; MS or PhD preferred.
  • 10+ years in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or CDMO sectors.
  • Expertise in biologics and bioconjugate development and manufacturing.
  • Proven experience in leading client-facing technical discussions.
  • Deep understanding of CMC development, GMP manufacturing, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical discussions with clients to assess needs and solutions.
  • Design development and manufacturing programs from inception to commercial readiness.
  • Review RFPs, evaluate technical feasibility, and outline project scope and timelines.
  • Collaborate with Proposal Development to formulate proposals and budgets.
  • Engage with cross-functional experts to create aligned proposals for client submission.
  • Present technical solutions in proposal reviews and meetings.
  • Act as the technical lead throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring smooth transitions to execution teams.
  • Enhance proposal tools and standard operating practices for efficiency.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.
  • Retirement savings plan with company match.
  • Opportunities for continuous education and professional development.
  • Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Abzena is seeking a commercially minded scientific leader to partner with Business Development, clients and technical teams to design integrated development and manufacturing solutions for biologics, ADCs, AOCs and other complex modalities. This position turns customer objectives into executable, competitive programs that drive business growth and successful client outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical discussions with prospective and existing clients.
  • Design integrated development and manufacturing programs from early development through GMP manufacturing and commercial readiness.
  • Review RFPs, assess technical feasibility and define scope, timelines, risks and resource requirements.
  • Partner with Proposal Development to create proposals, budgets, timelines and Statements of Work.
  • Coordinate cross-functional subject matter experts across development, manufacturing, quality and regulatory functions to align on final client proposals.
  • Present technical solutions during proposal reviews, due diligence meetings and site visits.
  • Serve as the technical lead through project award and handoff to execution teams.
  • Continuously improve proposal tools, templates and standard work practices.


Qualifications

  • BS degree in a relevant life science or engineering discipline; MS or PhD preferred.
  • 10+ years of biotechnology, pharmaceutical or CDMO experience.
  • Demonstrated expertise in biologics and/or bioconjugate development and manufacturing.
  • Experience leading client-facing technical and commercial discussions.
  • Strong understanding of CMC development, GMP manufacturing and regulatory expectations.


What Success Looks Like

  • High-quality proposals delivered on time.
  • Strong conversion of opportunities into awarded programs.
  • Excellent client experience and trusted-advisor relationships.
  • Effective alignment between customer expectations and operational execution.


FLSA: Exempt

About Abzena plc

Abzena is a life sciences group with headquarters in Cambridge, UK and offices in the US and Japan. The company provides technologies and complementary services to enable the development and manufacture of biopharmaceutical products. Abzena's services and technologies are used by a range of companies and academic organisations across the pharmaceutical industry, including small biotech to large pharmaceutical companies. The company's proprietary technologies include composite human antibodies and site-specific conjugation technologies, which enable the development of antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) and other biotherapeutics. Abzena's services include antibody discovery and engineering, immunology services, bioassays, cell line development, and biomanufacturing. The company has a range of partnerships and collaborations with pharmaceutical companies and academic institutions, and has a number of products in clinical development.
Learn more about Abzena plc
Size
200 employees
Industry
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Founded
2014
Revenue
$17 million
NASDAQ
ABZA
* Ladders Estimates

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