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Deputy Manager – Downstream Process Development

Lambda Therapeutic Research
6-10 years
₹10–15 LPA
Ahmedabad, India
15 July 7, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time, Hybrid, Remote Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, mRS and EQ-5D-5L, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Deputy Manager – Downstream Process Development

Company: Lambda Therapeutic Research Ltd.
Location: Ahmedabad, India
Department: Process Sciences / Biopharma Development
Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: 6–10 years of experience in monoclonal antibody (mAb) purification process development from mammalian cell lines within biopharma, biotech, or relevant contract research organizations.
Salary Package: ₹10–15 LPA (As per company CTC range; final compensation depends on candidate experience, technical expertise, and leadership capabilities.)


Role Overview

The Deputy Manager – Downstream Process Development is responsible for designing, executing, and analyzing experiments related to monoclonal antibody (mAb) downstream processing within the Process Sciences group. The role involves leading purification process development activities, managing technical teams, optimizing purification technologies, and supporting clinical-grade drug substance manufacturing.


Key Responsibilities

Downstream Process Development

  • Lead development activities for monoclonal antibody purification processes.

  • Design, execute, and analyze experiments related to downstream processing.

  • Manage multiple downstream unit operations for manufacturing clinical-grade drug substances.

  • Develop and optimize cost-effective purification technologies for mAbs.

  • Evaluate emerging technologies for capture and purification of monoclonal antibodies.


Purification Process Management

  • Oversee operation and maintenance of purification skids and chromatography columns across:

    • Laboratory scale

    • Pilot scale

    • Manufacturing scale

  • Manage purification materials including:

    • Chromatography resins

    • Filtration cassettes

    • Other purification consumables

  • Ensure availability and proper management of purification resources.

  • Support process optimization and improvement initiatives.


Process Characterization & Data Analysis

  • Utilize statistical tools to evaluate:

    • Process performance

    • Process consistency

    • Process robustness

  • Apply scientific and engineering principles for process understanding and optimization.

  • Support process characterization studies and development activities.

  • Use automation software and tools for purification process operations.


Viral Clearance & Regulatory Support

  • Collaborate with external CROs for execution of viral clearance studies.

  • Review and author technical reports related to:

    • mAb purification processes

    • Downstream unit operations

    • Viral clearance studies

    • Regulatory submission sections

  • Support IND-enabling data generation for early clinical development programs.


Technology Transfer & GMP Support

  • Assist in technology transfer of developed purification processes to:

    • Pilot manufacturing facilities

    • GMP manufacturing facilities

  • Apply understanding of GMP requirements for mAb purification processes.

  • Support clinical-grade drug substance manufacturing activities.

  • Ensure processes are developed with scalability and regulatory compliance in mind.


Team Leadership & Collaboration

  • Lead and guide downstream process development team members.

  • Provide technical mentoring and support to scientists and engineers.

  • Collaborate with internal teams and external partners.

  • Drive innovation and continuous improvement within process development activities.


Educational Qualification

Preferred Qualifications:

  • B.E. in:

    • Biochemical Engineering

    • Chemical Engineering

OR

  • M.Tech with PhD in:

    • Biochemical Engineering

    • Biological Sciences

    • Related disciplines


Required Experience

  • 6–10 years of experience in:

    • mAb purification process development

    • Downstream processing

    • Mammalian cell line-derived biopharmaceutical products

  • Experience in biopharma, biotechnology, or CRO environments.

  • Prior experience leading a team focused on mAb downstream operations is preferred.


Technical Skills

  • Strong expertise in mAb downstream purification processes.

  • Hands-on knowledge of:

    • Chromatography operations

    • Filtration technologies

    • Purification process optimization

    • Process scale-up activities

    • GMP manufacturing practices

  • Understanding of automation software used for purification operations.

  • Experience with statistical tools for process analysis.

  • Knowledge of viral clearance studies and regulatory documentation.


Key Competencies

  • Strong technical and scientific problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to lead and mentor technical teams.

  • Excellent analytical and data interpretation abilities.

  • Strong understanding of bioprocess development principles.

  • Good documentation and report-writing skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple development activities.

  • Strong collaboration and communication skills.

  • Innovation-driven approach with focus on process excellence.