The Director of Development, Center for Biocatalysis and Bioprocessing (CBB) at the University of Iowa will provide leadership at the highest level while leading business development efforts at the CBB’s bioprocessing facility. This facility focuses on contractual microbial biomanufacturing of recombinant proteins and is known for its expertise in both upstream and downstream manufacturing processes on scales ranging from 5 to 1000 L fermentations. Both cGMP and non-cGMP suites are available to accommodate client needs. The cGMP facility specializes in the production of bulk drug substances intended for phase 1 clinical investigations.

Objectives for the successful candidate will be to:

• Work with both the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) and the facility’s director’s group to advance the CBB’s missions of excellence in biotech education, discovery, and economic development.
• Provide business development leadership by:
  • Expanding the facility’s biomanufacturing contracts for both existing foundational clients and new clients
  • Increasing the number of clients for both non-cGMP and cGMP manufacturing
  • Bridging the gap between academic discoveries and pilot scale manufacturing
  • Broadening the types of CBB clients beyond biopharma in the longer term; and
• Oversee the entirety of the facility’s business operations in collaboration with its director’s group and the OVPR.

 

Work Location: Coralville, IA.

Work Modality: In-person, on-site.

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Requisition 25005305
Applicable background checks will be conducted.
 

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.