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Virbac

Develops animal health care products worldwide

Director of Analytical Development and Process R&D Biology

Bioprocess & BiomanufacturingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCarros, France

About the Job

Requirements

  • A pharmacist qualification, an engineering qualification, and/or a PhD in pharmaceutical bioprocesses, cell biology, virology, and/or bacteriology.
  • At least 10 years of experience in biopharmaceutical process development, including upstream processing, downstream processing, formulation, analytics, and industrialization in a GMP-regulated environment.
  • Demonstrated management skills, including the ability to mobilize, empower, and develop multicultural, cross-functional teams.
  • Strong command of regulatory requirements for biological products and preparation of marketing authorization dossiers for vaccines and biopharmaceuticals.
  • Fluent spoken and written English for working in an international context.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development of process technologies, including upstream processing, downstream processing, and formulation, as well as analytical methods, from exploration through clinical-batch production, industrial transfer, and registration, including preparation of Part II of the marketing authorization dossier, in compliance with GMP standards and pharmacopoeia requirements.
  • Structure industrial transfers to Production and Quality Control; collaborate with MSAT and Regulatory Affairs to define industrialization plans and support commercial-batch production.
  • Evaluate external opportunities, including due diligence and innovative platforms, from technical and economic perspectives; analyze schedule, cost, and industrial viability risks to inform investment decisions.
  • Define the department's organization; supervise, unite, and develop management and technical staff; manage and optimize OPEX and CAPEX resources according to Group priorities.
  • Identify new process, formulation, and analytical technologies to improve methods, reduce production costs, and anticipate regulatory changes.
  • Provide high-level scientific and technical support to Virbac subsidiaries and joint ventures for local development.

About the Company

Virbac

Develops animal health care products worldwide

Virbac provides care, hygiene and nutrition products to prevent, diagnose and treat animal diseases. Its offerings are designed for veterinarians, farmers and pet owners worldwide, delivering complete animal-health solutions through a global network of production sites, sales subsidiaries and R&D centers across five continents. The product approach combines prevention, diagnosis and treatment in veterinary medicine, not limited to a single animal type. What sets Virbac apart is its scale and mix: a broad international footprint (production sites in 12 countries, sales subsidiaries in 36) and a substantial share of sales outside Europe, with a clear focus on both companion animals (roughly 61% of 2025 sales) and farm animals (39%). The company aims to advance animal health by empowering those who care for animals daily, helping people and animals live better together.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Carros, France
Founded
1968

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