Hiring: Director of Analytical Development and Quality Control Company: Cincinnati Children's Location: Cincinnati, OH Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 13:46:38 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : AI, Credentialing, Project Management About the job Experience: •7+ years relevant experience in biopharmaceutical analytical development and quality control, preferably in cell and gene therapy or biologics •15 years Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding Required Skills: •Fiscal - Plan the annual budget for Analytical Development and Quality Control (AD/QC); represent AD/QC for contract negotiating. •Planning and Program Development - Develop and mentor a high-performing AD/QC team, fostering innovation and scientific rigor. Collaborate with external Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMO) and Contract Testing Labs (CTL) partners and oversee outsourced AD/QC activities. Qualifications: •Master's Degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology or related discipline •Applied hands-on capability in a broad range of analytical technologies (e.g., qPCR/ddPCR, ELISA, flow cytometry, cell-based assays, viral titering, NGS, immunoassays) •Strong knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), International Community of Harmony (ICH) guidelines, and regulatory expectations for advanced therapy products •Proven leadership experience with demonstrated success in building and managing technical teams •Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills •Preferred: Experience with external Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs), Contract Research Organizations (CROs), and testing labs •Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10  best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years •Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding •Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers  (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025) •One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune Compensation: •$126,089 - $163,924 / year •Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!