Associate Director, Functional Biocharacterization and Impurities

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Associate Director, Functional Biocharacterization

Redmond, WA (on-site)

Director, Analytical Sciences

We seek an enthusiastic and hardworking leader to oversee early and/or late‑phase functional method development for novel and biosimilar products, manage technology transfer to Quality Control, and provide technical support across functions to ensure success of all functional assays.

• Lead a diverse group of scientists in functional, binding, and impurity method development across all product development stages.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve analytical development strategies aligned with company goals and client needs.
• Lead complex projects and investigations, integrating functional method expertise with broader CMC knowledge.
• Maintain a focus on phase‑appropriate quality and deliver client‑centered outcomes.
• Drive technology development strategies to enhance analytical offerings for process intensification and continuous manufacturing.
• Develop analytical offerings that differentiate the company from competitors when possible.
• Serve as an internal technical resource and subject‑matter expert for external clients and partners.
• Author CMC regulatory sections as required.
• Model leadership behaviors in line with corporate culture and foster a culture of scientific excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Communicate scientific information, experimental plans, data, and strategies to internal teams, cross‑functional groups, senior management, external clients, vendors, and the scientific community.
• Manage staff, training, capital resources, and departmental planning while supporting multiple client and technology projects.

• BS/MS in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or related field with 15+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, OR Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or related field with 9+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Deep subject‑matter expertise in functional, biochemical, binding, and related assay technologies, technology development, transfer to QC, and authoring of CMC sections of regulatory filings.
• Experience with analytical development supporting late‑stage products and/or biosimilars.
• Experience leading a high‑functioning analytical sciences team for late‑stage projects and technology development initiatives.

• Experience analyzing data with tools such as JMP, R, or Python.
• Expertise in design of experiments (DOE) and statistical analysis.
• Knowledge of cGMP, quality, and/or regulatory requirements in the US and/or EU.

Base pay range: $154,000 to $180,000, depending on skills, experience, and market value.

Additional total rewards include discretionary annual bonus, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision), short‑term and long‑term disability, company‑paid basic life insurance, 401(k) company match, flexible work, generous paid time off and holiday, wellness and transportation benefits.

Evotec (US) Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, age, disability, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.