Develop and lead the biocatalysis strategy across starting materials, oligonucleotides, and small molecule processes.
Identify high-impact opportunities for biocatalyst substitution, new enzymatic chemistry, and improved synthetic routes.
Lead enzyme discovery, engineering, screening, and optimization through internal capabilities and external partnerships.
Establish internal protein screening and engineering capabilities, including protein design, expression, purification, characterization, and reaction screening.
Drive biocatalytic applications for oligonucleotide synthesis and small molecule process development.
Partner with Process Chemistry, CMC, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory teams to translate biocatalytic concepts into scalable, robust, and manufacturable processes.
Manage strategic collaborations with academic institutions, CROs/CDMOs, and enzyme discovery or engineering companies.
Evaluate emerging technologies and external opportunities in biocatalysis, protein engineering, and biocatalyst manufacturing.
Serve as the technical authority for biocatalysis, providing scientific guidance, risk assessments, and recommendations to senior stakeholders.