Distinguished Scientist, Vaccines & Advanced Biotechnologies Process R&D
Job in
Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, 18512, USA
Listed on 2026-06-18
Listing for:
Scorpion Therapeutics
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-18
Job specializations:
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Research/Development
Clinical Research, Research Scientist, Medical Science, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Responsibilities
- Lead Drug Substance (DS) process development and clinical manufacturing strategy for the vaccine pipeline, including a technology roadmap across the DS lifecycle.
- Build cross‑CMC partnerships and collaborate with Discovery, Clinical, Commercial Manufacturing, and Marketing to accelerate commercialization.
- Expand external collaborations with academia, industry partners, and NGOs; enhance scientific visibility via publications and keynote presentations.
- Mentor and coach scientific talent; cultivate a culture of excellence and creativity.
- Advise DS teams on critical milestones and complex technical challenges; represent the organization in due diligence, regulatory input, and program leadership.
- PhD in Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or a relevant field.
- 15+ years in vaccine/biologics DS process development across the product lifecycle.
- Extensive upstream, downstream, and analytical development experience for vaccines/biologics; working knowledge of drug product development and clinical manufacturing.
- Experience with major cell substrates (e.g.,
E. coli, yeasts, HEK
293, Vero, CHO) and modalities (e.g., LVV, viral vectors, RNA, protein subunits, conjugates). - CMC or program leadership leading to multiple successful regulatory submissions.
- Knowledge of modeling, automation, AI/ML, and Systems Biology.
- Deep knowledge of global vaccine regulatory requirements.
- Ability to influence senior leaders; coaching and team‑building.
- National/international recognition for vaccine/biologics process development.
- Experience with adjuvant development and innovation.
- Bioprocessing
- Cross‑functional teamwork
- Detail‑oriented work
- Evaluating new technologies
- GLPs
- Innovation
- Mentoring
- Process scale‑up
- Professional networking
- Protein characterization/purification
- Scientific analysis/leadership
- Strategizing
Annual bonus and long‑term incentive (if applicable); comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision, retirement (401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, and sick/compassionate days.
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