Denali Therapeutics IncVerified Source

Principal Scientist Commercial Late-Stage Purification Process Development

Onsite · San Francisco, California
Posted July 28, 2026
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Overview

Lead downstream purification technical efforts for commercial manufacturing and late-stage process development at Denali Therapeutics. Drive process verification investigations and cross-site alignment while supporting lifecycle management activities for biologics. This role shapes technical strategy and ensures robust manufacturing outcomes.

What You'll Do11

  • 1Serve as downstream purification technical lead for commercial manufacturing including continued process verification investigations and deviation support
  • 2Support lifecycle management activities for commercial products through process improvements and tech transfer validation
  • 3Drive technical continuity across CDMO and internal sites by capturing process understanding and lessons learned
  • 4Design and oversee small-scale process development studies that inform large-scale manufacturing decisions
  • 5Build and maintain technical risk assessments such as FMEAs and process history files for robust manufacturing
  • 6Support incoming late-stage process development pipeline using platform knowledge and manufacturing experience
  • 7Standardize lifecycle management practices for commercial programs
  • 8Manage post-approval changes as a technical SME collaborating with site regulatory and quality teams
  • 9Review batch records and assist deviation investigations during manufacturing campaigns
  • 10Represent bioprocess functions in cross-functional teams and partner with CDMOs
  • 11Develop downstream purification processes for early or late-stage clinical production

Requirements8

  • 1PhD in Biology Biochemistry Chemical Engineering or related field with 10+ years of relevant experience
  • 2Strong background in commercial process support and technology transfers
  • 3Expertise in downstream purification process characterization and validation
  • 4Proven experience managing post-approval changes as a technical SME
  • 5Familiarity with AKTA protein purification systems and antibody characterization methods
  • 6Ability to develop and apply process design of experiments and analytics
  • 7Experience creating downstream purification processes for clinical production
  • 8Knowledge of BLA authoring and regulatory support

Salary Insight

Salary not disclosed in listing

Location

Typeonsite
LocationSan Francisco, California

Required Skills

downstream purification process characterizationprocess validationpost-approval changes managementbatch record reviewdeviation investigationsprocess performance assessmentcross-functional team representation
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