Executive Director, Head of Biocatalysis
MSD
About this role
A senior leadership role overseeing biocatalysis, protein engineering, and microbial fermentation activities within a pharmaceutical company's Small Molecule Process R&D division. The position involves managing scientific teams, driving innovation, supporting pipeline development, and collaborating across departments to enable commercial processes.
Skills
About MSD
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About MSD
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$256k – $403k
per year