Associate Director Cell Line Development

BioTalent are supporting a growing biopharmaceutical organization looking to add an experienced Associate Director of Cell Line Development to their leadership team.

This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role, responsible for guiding mammalian cell line development activities from vector design through stable cell line generation, clone selection, cell banking, and process optimization. You'll lead a team of scientists while helping shape the future direction of the cell line development function.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead mammalian cell line development programs supporting therapeutic protein production
• Oversee vector development, transfection, clone screening, media optimization, and cell banking activities
• Manage and mentor a team of scientists and research associates
• Drive innovation initiatives, technology implementation, and departmental growth
• Support CMC documentation for regulatory submissions
• Partner with clients, business development, and cross-functional technical teams
• Contribute to strategic planning and departmental objectives

What we're looking for:

• Significant industry experience in cell line development within biopharmaceuticals
• Deep expertise in mammalian expression systems including CHO, HEK, and NS0
• Strong background developing cell lines for monoclonal antibodies and recombinant proteins
• Experience leading scientific teams and managing complex development programs
• Knowledge of GMP, ICH guidelines, CMC activities, and statistical experimental design
• Experience with CHO-GS systems and bispecific antibody development would be highly advantageous

This is an excellent opportunity for a technical leader who enjoys building high-performing teams while driving innovation across biologics development.