Rapid Micro Biosystems - Director, Microbiology
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Requirements
• 10+ years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, CRO, CDMO, or regulated laboratory environments, including leadership experience in GLP/GMP settings. • Sterility testing, bioburden, and environmental monitoring • Rapid microbiological methods • Growth media formulation and validation • Method validation and regulatory compliance • Product development lifecycle in regulated environments • Leadership and Business Competencies • Portfolio prioritization and cross-functional program leadership • Budget management and capital planning • Talent development and performance management • Strategic thinking aligned to commercial objectives • Strong analytical and risk-based decision-making skills • Rapid Micro Biosystems is proud to offer a competitive total compensation package designed to attract, inspire and retain the best talent in our industry. In addition to base pay, our full-time regular employees are eligible for an attractive benefits package, cash incentive opportunities, and an equity grant. • The base annual salary hiring range for this position is $173,000 - 230,000 • Starting salaries are determined based on skills, experience, budget and other job-related factors. More information about our total compensation package will be shared with candidates during the recruitment process.
Responsibilities
• Leads microbiology strategy for new product development initiatives, including sterility testing, environmental monitoring, bioburden, and experimental applications for the Growth Direct® System. • Oversees day-to-day operations of the R&D microbiology laboratory, including resource planning, workflow optimization, equipment management, and budget control. • Directs experimental design, validation studies, and feasibility programs within GLP/GMP frameworks. • Provides technical leadership for growth media formulation, scale-up, and manufacturing validation. • Serves as a microbiology SME for cross-functional product development teams, supporting design requirements, design verification, risk assessments, and regulatory submissions. • Manages laboratory personnel, including hiring, performance management, mentoring, and career development. • Ensures compliance with safety protocols, quality systems, and laboratory best practices. • Oversees demo laboratory operations and customer application projects, supporting commercial growth and key account strategies. • Partners with Quality and Manufacturing teams to align best practices and ensure scalable, compliant solutions. • Reviews and approves complex technical reports, validation protocols, and study results. • Leads technical investigations, root cause analyses, and risk-based decision-making related to customer support activities. • Supports global customer engagements, technical presentations, and strategic account initiatives. • Drives continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, cost optimization, and scientific advancement. • Manages laboratory inventory, capital planning, and instrument asset utilization. • Completes special strategic projects including competitive analysis, statistical studies, and product feasibility assessments. • Bachelor’s degree in microbiology or related life science discipline required. Master’s degree preferred.
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