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Associate Director Process Development

QIAGEN
$120,000 - $155,000
United States, Maryland, Frederick
Mar 11, 2026
Overview At QIAGEN, we are driven by a simple but powerful vision: making improvements in life possible. We're dedicated to revolutionizing science and healthcare for the better. From our entrepreneurial roots to our current global presence, we've grown into a force for positive change. With thousands of employees across six continents, collaboration is our greatest strength. We're always striving to identify talented individuals to join our exceptional teams. We have played a pivotal role in shaping modern science and healthcare, and we're just getting started. If you're someone who thrives on new challenges, values diversity and wants to make a tangible difference in people's lives, then QIAGEN is the place for you. At QIAGEN, every day is an opportunity to make a real-life impact. Join us, grow with us, and together, let's shape the future of biological discovery. About the opportunity In this role, you lead the endtoend process development and technology transfer that bring QIAGEN's innovative products from R&D into full-scale Operations. You provide strategic and technical leadership to ensure that new and existing products are transferred in a robust, efficient, and compliant way. You drive the design and optimization of scalable, automationready manufacturing processes that uphold QIAGEN's quality standards while improving cost efficiency and throughput. By collaborating closely with R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing, you make sure that process development is seamlessly integrated into commercial operations and that datadriven decisions guide continuous improvement. You also play a key leadership role for the Process Development team, fostering a culture of scientific excellence, ownership, and crossfunctional partnership. Your tasks include Leading phaseappropriate technology transfer and endtoend process development for new and existing products, ensuring smooth implementation into manufacturing. Managing, mentoring, and developing the Process Development Scientist team to build technical depth, accountability, and high performance. Overseeing and troubleshooting product configuration, routing, and master data within SAP and PIMS, ensuring accurate and efficient manufacturing execution. Designing, developing, and validating robust, scalable, and automationready manufacturing processes that minimize variability and operator dependency. Driving continuous improvement initiatives by using statistical analysis of manufacturing data to identify root causes, optimize processes, and enhance product quality and cost efficiency. Facilitating strong crossfunctional alignment and communication with R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to ensure process readiness and successful product launches. Authoring, reviewing, and approving SOPs and technical documentation, and training Operations personnel on new procedures, process changes, and best practices. Your profile PhD or MS in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or a related life science field, combined with at least 6 years of handson experience in biotech or pharmaceutical manufacturing or process development, including demonstrated leadership responsibility. Proven success in technology transfer and implementation of new or optimized processes within regulated environments such as GMP or ISO 9001. Handson expertise in molecular technologies such as NGS, RTPCR/qPCR, miRNA workflows, gene expression analysis, molecular cloning, bioinformatics, or related platforms. Strong background in experimental design and advanced statistical analysis of scientific, manufacturing, or commercial datasets, with the ability to communicate datadriven insights clearly. Experience in leading and inspiring highperforming technical teams, fostering trust, accountability, and crossfunctional partnership. Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, set priorities, and allocate resources to achieve ambitious timelines and objectives. Proficiency with digital tools such as Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and experience working with manufacturing systems and master data (e.g., SAP, PIMS) The estimated base salary range for this position is $120,000 - $155,000. Compensation will be based on the candidate's experience, skills, geographic location, and other job-related factors. In addition to base salary, we offer a total compensation package that includes a bonus plan and generous benefits. What we offer Bonus/Commission Local benefits Referral Program Volunteer Day Internal Academy (QIALearn) Employee Assistance Program Hybrid work (conditional to your role) Our people are the heartbeat of everything we do. Passion drives us as we push boundaries to innovate and evolve.We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions.We cultivate a collaborative, supportive environment where each individual and team can flourish. We champion accountability and encourage entrepreneurial thinking. QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or disability.