Director of Technology Development

Responsibilities

• Implement institute-wide strategic initiatives for translational research.
• Support internally and externally funded research programs.
• Aid in the development of new grant proposals.
• Build, operate, and manage scientific and technical infrastructure.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of GMP and other lab facilities.
• Purchase and manage lab and core facility equipment.
• Support client onboarding and client audits.
• Provide project management for funded research (coordinate meetings, progress/technical reports).
• Develop and coordinate operational and research budgets.
• Manage large teams to achieve specific milestones and timelines.
• Operate and maintain a compliant GMP facility.
• Support tech transfer of processes to cGMP manufacturing.
• Develop, review, and deliver SOPs, technical reports, and training protocols.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations (21CFR, ICH Q guidelines).
• Market institute facilities and services.
• Build and maintain relationships with sponsors, clients, and external partners.
• Attract and retain clients for the GMP facility.
• Develop and execute a business plan for the GMP facility.
• Supervise 2 staff members, and mentor staff members.
• Aid in the design and delivery of GMP training courses.
• Assist with the development and delivery of SOP and training protocols.

Qualifications

• Technical background with an undergraduate degree in science, engineering, or related field.
• 5-8 years of experience in a GMP regulated field under 21CFR 210, 211, 820, and ICH Q.
• Experience with federally sponsored grant proposals (such as DoE, DoD, NSF).
• Demonstrated experience operating GMP facility.
• Demonstrated experience managing a large team with specific milestones and timelines.
• Experimental design experience.
• Experience leading a project team.