The Role: 

The Every Company is looking for a skilled Director of Process Development and Scale-Up to oversee our Process Development and Scale-Up team (USP and DSP). This role involves designing, developing, and scaling up fermentation, separation, and purification processes for various products. We seek a candidate who is enthusiastic about process development and has a proven track record of successfully managing process development and scale-up projects from bench scale to commercial production.

As the Director, you will provide both technical and strategic leadership to the Process Development & Scale-Up team, cultivating an environment that encourages team members to grow into future technical and strategic leaders. This senior role reports to the VP of Technology and thrives in a diverse, collaborative setting. Building effective relationships with peers, functional managers, and senior leadership is crucial for success. The Director will play a key role in advancing The Every Company’s product pipeline, delivering kinder, safer and more sustainable outcomes for formulators, from food service to CPG.

What you’ll accomplish:

• Manage, mentor, and guide the process development team (USP and DSP) in creating economically viable fermentation, separation, and purification processes from bench to pilot to commercial scale.
• Provide strategic direction for USP and DSP process development initiatives, driving the expansion of both internal and external capabilities as needed.
• Ensure the teams develop scalable, robust, and cost-effective processes across a variety of products on schedule and on budget.
• Collaborate across technical, project management, manufacturing, commercial, and regulatory teams to set and achieve process development timelines, ensuring the teams have the necessary resources to complete projects.
• Define metrics on process performance and implement mechanisms for tracking and reporting of those metrics across the company.
• Contribute to identifying opportunities for changes in process and/or adding capital projects at external manufacturing facilities to achieve the lowest possible costs of goods.
• Lead process development activities with contract manufacturing sites, which includes travel (up to 25%).
• Maintain strong, transparent, and collaborative relationships within Technology and with Operations, Manufacturing, Commercial, and Regulatory teams, as well as senior leadership.
• Advocate for and adhere to all laboratory safety protocols.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and inclusive workplace culture.

What you bring (required):

• Ph.D. in a relevant biotechnology field and at least 10 years of process development experience across all scales of industrial biochemical processing (bench, pilot, manufacturing).
• Proven experience leading, managing, and mentoring teams of scientists and engineers in the successful development, scale-up, and deployment of fermentation production and purification processes.
• Expertise in various fermentation, separation, and purification unit operations.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence through a balance of listening and speaking.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities, finding innovative solutions to problems.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams across various disciplines and levels.

Why you’ll love it here:

• Comprehensive benefits: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k matching, and stock options
• Tasty perks: Weekly catered lunches
• Customizable options: FSA, HSA, Commuter, Pet Care, and additional life insurance
• Work-life harmony: Flexible PTO and 10+ paid company holidays per year
• Onsite conveniences: Free parking and unlimited gym access
• Energizing refreshments: Unlimited sparkling water, granola bars, snacks, local coffee, and tea
• Open communication: Monthly all-hands meetings and direct access to CEO and leadership
• Ideal location: Close to Daly City BART and Caltrain stations

Pay Range: $185,000 - $225,000 + Stock Options

At EVERY™ pay ranges are subject to change and assigned to a job based on the location specific market median of similar jobs according to 3rd party salary benchmark surveys. Individual pay within that range can vary for several reasons including skills/capabilities, experience, and available budget.