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MSD

Biomaterials Program Lead

MSD

. Provide technical and program leadership for the lifecycle management of critical biomaterials used in animal health biologics production and testing .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $129,000 - $203,100 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in biomaterials lifecycle management and regulatory documentation for USDA approval, with strong technical writing skills and experience in cross-functional collaboration within the animal health biologics sector.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Biomaterials Lifecycle ManagementTechnical Writing for Regulatory ReviewUSDA Regulatory ExperienceMethod Validation and TransferCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills
Biological Method Platform ExpertiseImmunoassaysCell-Based MethodsBiomaterials QualificationTechnical Documentation Preparation
Soft Skills
LeadershipCommunication
Tools & Technologies
Regulated Quality Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Biological ScienceValid Driving License
Industry Keywords
Animal Health BiologicsUSDA ApprovalBiomaterials Inventory ManagementMethod RemediationQuality Control Laboratories

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide technical and program leadership for the lifecycle management of critical biomaterials used in animal health biologics production and testing
  • Lead biomaterials knowledge management, including production history, characterization, inventory status, qualification status, and method dependencies
  • Manage biomaterials inventory strategy, including reorder levels, usage trends, lead times, expiry risks, and replacement triggers
  • Lead replacement biomaterials planning through outsourcing, commercial vendors, and internal sourcing options
  • Design, coordinate, and document equivalence qualification studies for replacement biomaterials to support USDA approval
  • Lead or support method remediation when biomaterial changes or performance issues impact biological test methods
  • Coordinate transfer of biomaterials and remediated methods to QC laboratories
  • Prepare technical reports, qualification summaries, scientific justifications, and regulatory support documents for USDA review
  • Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, QC, QA, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, and external suppliers

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in a biological science, such as Biology, Microbiology, Genetics, Virology, or a closely related discipline
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in USDA-regulated animal health biologics
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience qualifying and preparing biomaterials-related technical documentation for regulatory review
  • Subject matter expertise in at least one biological method platform, such as immunoassays, cell-based methods, or other relevant biological test systems
  • Strong technical writing skills with the ability to prepare clear, science-based, regulator-ready reports and justifications
  • Experience working with USDA
  • Experience with regulated quality systems
  • Experience with method validation and transfer
  • Experience collaborating across Manufacturing, QC, QA, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, and external organizations
  • Required valid driving license
  • No visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable
  • Medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits for employee and family
  • Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
  • Paid holidays
  • Vacation
  • Compassionate and sick days
  • Hybrid work arrangement
  • Domestic relocation
  • 10% travel