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Xencor, Inc., Pasadena, California, United States of America

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Posted Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 7:00 AM

Executive Director, Analytical Sciences

Introduction:

Xencor is a public, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company located in the Los Angeles area (Pasadena) and in San Diego. Our focus is developing high-potential XmAb bispecific T-cell engagers and additional engineered drug candidates that leverage our differentiated technology platforms, and we are advancing our pipeline toward clinical proof-of-concept decisions. Our goal is to create high-impact therapeutics for patients with cancer and other serious diseases. More than 20 XmAb drug candidates engineered with our technology are in clinical development, and three XmAb medicines have been marketed by partners. For more information, please visit www.xencor.com. We have an excellent opportunity for an Executive Director, Analytical Sciences, to join our team.

This position is hybrid, minimum of 2 days a week onsite, at our Pasadena (preferred) or San Diego locations.

Summary:

Responsible for leading all aspects of the Analytical Sciences group, including oversight of the internal CMC lab, directing commercialization and analytical development strategies for internal and partnership assets, and serving as an analytical expert for corporate initiatives and overall pipeline development.

Job Duties:

• Works internally and/or with corporate partners to direct the analytical needs of pipeline programs
• Provides strategic guidance for drug substance, drug product characterization, and in vitro testing as needed
• Directs the analytical sciences group to ensure adequate analytical characterization and identification of critical quality attributes across company programs
• Leads the strategic efforts to develop, qualify, and validate analytical methods
• Strategically oversees Module 3 analytical content in collaboration with Regulatory Affairs CMC
• Drives innovative phase-appropriate approaches for the development, evaluation, and negotiation with regulatory agencies regarding analytical control strategies including specifications and stability
• Oversees the management of associated reference standards and reference materials
• Adopts and drives phase-appropriate innovative analytical techniques and strategies that can translate into robust commercial analytical testing platforms
• Serves as the lead analytical expert/liaison when engaged with Regulatory agencies and/or Country authorities.
• Adheres to all department and company-wide policies regarding conduct, performance and procedures
• Provides oversight and direction to direct and indirect reports, as applicable, in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures. The responsibilities may include, but are not limited to recruiting, training, communicating job expectations, appraising and managing job performance, delivering feedback and coaching, and providing career development planning and opportunities
• Performs other duties as required.

Education/Experience/Skills:

Position requires a PhD in biochemistry, immunology, or related field and a minimum of 18 years of related, progressively responsible experience in analytical/attribute sciences or product quality within the biopharmaceutical industry. Experience leading an Analytical Development function with GMP responsibilities within the Biopharmaceutical industry and a minimum of 8 years of people management experience also required. Qualification/validation, direct analytical method development experience and experience with stability and comparability studies with HPLC and MS techniques expected. Experience in a small biotech company environment preferred.

Position also requires :

• Strong understanding of drug development process and related regulations, including cGMP requirements
• Strong knowledge of biologics characterization techniques
• Proven success with US and international regulatory approvals
• Strong organizational and attention to detail skills
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Proficiency with MS Office suite
• Ability to travel up to 20% by car and air
• Ability to demonstrate competencies applicable for job based on Xencor's Leadership Competency Model
• Ability to effectively manage others through coaching and supervision, in accordance with company policies and practices. Ensures employee performance meets the organization's expectations for conduct, productivity, quality, continuous improvement, and goal accomplishment.

Occasional travel may be required, including travel between Xencor's Pasadena and San Diego offices. Work for this position is generally performed at Xencor's worksite and requires full-time commitment.

Expected Base Salary Range: $248,000 - $285,800

The actual salary will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications, including skills, competencies, education and experience.Xencor offers a competitive total rewards package including 401k match, healthcare coverage, ESPP and a broad range of other benefits. In addition, this position will be eligible for an annual bonus and equity grant. For more information, please see .

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

The Company will provide reasonable accommodations (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please contact ...@xencor.com.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

The Company is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Xencor does not accept profiles or resumes from recruiting vendors without a binding written agreement. Any unsolicited submission of services and or resumes in no way creates an obligation or duty by Xencor, implied or otherwise.

Xencor, Inc., Pasadena, California, United States of America