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Kelly Services Director of Analytical Development in Vancouver, Washington
Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Director of Process and Analytical Development and for a direct hire opportunity with a generative AI biotechnology company in Vancouver, WA. If you’re passionate about bringing the latest scientific discoveries to life and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts.
Workplace: Onsite in Vancouver, WA
Salary: $190,000-230,000
Overview
As Director of Protein Purification & Analytical Development, you will spearhead innovation in biologics by leading high-performing teams in protein purification and analytical sciences. You will set vision and strategy, empower scientific excellence, and drive transformative results that shape the future of therapeutic discovery.
Key Responsibilities
Lead Strategy & Teams: Establish Purification & Analytical Development objectives, align operations with company vision, and mentor multidisciplinary teams through complexity and innovation.
Protein Purification & Analytics: Oversee development of robust purification processes for diverse protein modalities. Guide analytical method development and troubleshooting using advanced technologies (e.g., ELISA, BLI, HPLC, MS). Foster adoption of new platforms and train scientists on critical instrumentation.
Integrative Drug Discovery: Integrate purification and analytical strategies to accelerate lead selection, antibody characterization, and seamless tech transfer.
Developability Assessment: Design and implement workflows—spanning computational, experimental, and biophysical methods—to assess and mitigate risks in protein developability, including stability, immunogenicity, and expression.
Compliance & Documentation: Champion rigorous documentation, quality standards, and use of digital lab and data systems (e.g., ELN, LIMS, Benchling, SoftMax Pro, JMP).
Stakeholder Collaboration: Serve as the primary interface with executive leadership and partners, translating complex data into actionable decisions and uniting teams toward shared goals.
Qualifications
PhD in a relevant field with 10+ years, or MS with 12+ years, of progressive industry experience in drug discovery or analytical sciences
Proven success leading teams through scale and change
Expert in purification, analytical development, and developability assessment
Strategic thinker with deep industry insight
What We Value:
Visionary leadership, setting bold goals and mobilizing teams
Commitment to innovation, rigor, and results
Inclusive collaboration and ethical decision-making
Why Join Us?
Impact the development of transformative therapeutics addressing urgent unmet medical needs.
Collaborate with world-class scientists at a company committed to innovation and excellence.
Lead pioneering programs in an environment that rewards creativity, initiative, and scientific rigor.
What happens next:
Once you apply, you’ll proceed to the next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry – even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means our team of expert Science & Clinical recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless.
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Why Kelly ® Science & Clinical?
Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it’s the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.
About Kelly
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