Ph.D. Scientist & Associate Director of Business Development
- Samantha Wein
- Apr 16
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 24
Title: Candidate Spotlight: Ph.D. Scientist & Associate Director of Business
Development (Biotherapeutic Analytics & CDMO Leadership)
Executive Summary: We are representing a high-impact Ph.D. Biopharma Executive with over 12 years of experience spanning structural biology research, cGMP analytical leadership, and strategic business development. This candidate specializes in guiding biotherapeutic drug products through the entire life cycle—from early-stage characterization and structural elucidation (X-ray crystallography/Cryo-EM) to late-phase commercial cGMP analysis.
Core Competencies & Technical Expertise:
Analytical Operations Leadership: Managed teams of up to 8 analysts supporting diverse client programs for top-tier CDMOs.
Full Drug Life Cycle Support: Expert in transitioning programs from Early-Stage Development through Characterization and into cGMP Analysis for commercial-stage assets.
Structural Biology Specialist: Ph.D.-level expertise in membrane protein X-ray serial crystallography, structural dynamics, and the elucidation of drug targets (GPCRs and enzymes).
Business Development & Account Strategy: Currently drives growth as an Associate Director, translating complex analytical needs into actionable development roadmaps for biopharma clients.
Regulatory & Quality Focus: Deep experience in maintaining compliance within cGMP environments and managing high-stakes client portfolios in the North Carolina biotech hub.
Professional Milestone Summary:
Associate Director of Business Development (Leading CDMO): Orchestrates the commercial strategy for analytical and characterization services, bridging the gap between technical feasibility and market demand.
Scientific Group Leader: Successfully led multi-disciplinary teams in a Scientist II and Senior Scientist capacity, overseeing project timelines and technical delivery for diverse biotherapeutic modalities.
National Laboratory Researcher: Conducted advanced structural research on tuberculosis drug targets using X-ray Free Electron Laser (XFEL) technology and Cryo-EM.
Ph.D. Researcher & Project Manager: Led interdisciplinary projects involving photosynthetic membrane proteins and high-vacuum optical instrumentation.
The Value Proposition:
For organizations seeking a leader who understands the "bench-to-boardroom" journey, this candidate is an ideal fit. They possess the technical gravitas to speak with PhD-level scientists and the commercial acumen to close high-value service agreements. Whether you need to scale an analytical department or drive revenue for a specialized life science service provider, this individual brings a "proven-in-the-trenches" track record.
Interested in this candidate? To request a resume or schedule an interview, please book a consultation with our team or contact us directly using the links below.
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