Director of Research & Development ( Veterinary vaccines )
10 Feb 2026
About the role
As R&D Director, you will provide scientific, technical, and strategic leadership across vaccine discovery, development, and lifecycle management. You will oversee multidisciplinary R&D teams and collaborate closely with Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Business Leadership to translate innovation into successful veterinary vaccine products.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and execute MEVAC’s R&D strategy for veterinary vaccines, aligned with business and regulatory objectives
- Lead genetically modified, recombinant, and novel vaccine platform projects from concept through commercialization
- Oversee vaccine development activities including:
- Antigen design and molecular biology
- Cell culture, fermentation, and expression systems
- Upstream & downstream process development
- Preclinical and clinical development
- Manage and mentor cross‑functional R&D teams (scientists, project leaders, and technical experts)
- Ensure compliance with international regulatory standards (e.g., GMP, OIE, EMA, USDA, local authorities)
- Drive technology transfer from R&D to manufacturing
- Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies in vaccine platforms and biotechnologies
- Build external collaborations with academic institutions, CROs, and technology partners
- Support intellectual property strategy, scientific publications, and technical dossiers
Required Qualifications
- PhD (preferred) or MSc in Veterinary Medicine, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, or related field
- 10+ years of progressive experience in veterinary vaccine R&D
- Proven hands-on experience with:
- Genetically Modified Vaccines
- Recombinant Vaccines
- Modern vaccine platforms (viral vectors, subunit vaccines, etc.)
- Strong track record of leading vaccine development projects to successful outcomes
- Solid understanding of regulatory requirements for veterinary biologics
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing multidisciplinary scientific teams
- Strategic mindset with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Familiarity with global veterinary health trends and market needs
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