Lead Quality Control Planner

Kyowa Kirin North America

11 hours ago

Sanford, NC

Onsite

Full Time

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About this role

The Lead Planner, Quality Control will play a critical role in the start-up and operations of the Quality Control organization within the new Kyowa Kirin North America monoclonal antibody drug substance manufacturing facility in Sanford, NC. This role will initially involve working in a greenfield environment and will transition to provide technical leadership to the QC organization throughout the GMP-ready, Tech Transfer, and facility licensure activities for the manufacturing of Phase III and early commercial products.

Skills

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in BiotechnologyMaster’s degree in BiotechnologyGxP-regulated biopharmaceutical manufacturing operations experience

About Kyowa Kirin North America

kyowakirin.com

Kyowa Kirin is a Japanese biopharmaceutical company that develops innovative specialty medicines, with a particular focus on antibody‑based therapies for cancer, kidney disease, and immune‑mediated disorders. The company pursues technology‑driven drug discovery across biologics and small molecules and maintains a broad global network of research, development, and commercial operations. Kyowa Kirin advances a pipeline through internal R&D and strategic partnerships (including biologics and CDMO collaborations) to bring life‑changing treatments to patients. It emphasizes patient‑centred value, scientific expertise, and sustainability in its mission to raise health and well‑being worldwide.