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Director, Process Development & Scale-Up

San Francisco, California, United States

About us

EVERY™ is a leading VC-backed food tech ingredient company and market leader using precision fermentation to create animal proteins without the animal for the global food and beverage industry. EVERY™ is a team of passionate change-makers who are reimagining the factory farm model with a kinder, more sustainable alternative. Leveraging precision fermentation to produce hyper-functional and one-to-one replacement proteins from microorganisms, EVERY™ is on a mission to decouple the world’s proteins from the animals that make them. We are a passionate, determined (and fun!) team with a vital objective, and we're on the lookout for like-minded people to join our mission. For more information, visit www.every.com 

 The Role: 

The Every Company is looking for a skilled Director of Process Development and Scale-Up to oversee our Process Development and Scale-Up team (USP and DSP). This role involves designing, developing, and scaling up fermentation, separation, and purification processes for various products. We seek a candidate who is enthusiastic about process development and has a proven track record of successfully managing process development and scale-up projects from bench scale to commercial production.

As the Director, you will provide both technical and strategic leadership to the Process Development & Scale-Up team, cultivating an environment that encourages team members to grow into future technical and strategic leaders. This senior role reports to the VP of Technology and thrives in a diverse, collaborative setting. Building effective relationships with peers, functional managers, and senior leadership is crucial for success. The Director will play a key role in advancing The Every Company's product pipeline, delivering kinder, safer and more sustainable outcomes for formulators, from food service to CPG.

What you’ll accomplish:

  • Manage, mentor, and guide the process development team (USP and DSP) in creating economically viable fermentation, separation, and purification processes from bench to pilot to commercial scale.
  • Provide strategic direction for USP and DSP process development initiatives, driving the expansion of both internal and external capabilities as needed.
  • Ensure the teams develop scalable, robust, and cost-effective processes across a variety of products on schedule and on budget.
  • Collaborate across technical, project management, manufacturing, commercial, and regulatory teams to set and achieve process development timelines, ensuring the teams have the necessary resources to complete projects.
  • Define metrics on process performance and implement mechanisms for tracking and reporting of those metrics across the company.
  • Contribute to identifying opportunities for changes in process and/or adding capital projects at external manufacturing facilities to achieve the lowest possible costs of goods.
  • Lead process development activities with contract manufacturing sites, which includes travel (up to 25%).
  • Maintain strong, transparent, and collaborative relationships within Technology and with Operations, Manufacturing, Commercial, and Regulatory teams, as well as senior leadership.
  • Advocate for and adhere to all laboratory safety protocols.
  • Foster a positive, collaborative, and inclusive workplace culture.

What you bring (required):

  • Ph.D. in a relevant biotechnology field and at least 10 years of process development experience across all scales of industrial biochemical processing (bench, pilot, manufacturing).
  • Proven experience leading, managing, and mentoring teams of scientists and engineers in the successful development, scale-up, and deployment of fermentation production and purification processes.
  • Expertise in various fermentation, separation, and purification unit operations.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence through a balance of listening and speaking.
  • Strong project management skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities, finding innovative solutions to problems.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams across various disciplines and levels.

Why you’ll love it here:

  • Comprehensive benefits: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k matching, and stock options
  • Tasty perks: Weekly catered lunches
  • Customizable options: FSA, HSA, Commuter, Pet Care, and additional life insurance
  • Work-life harmony: Flexible PTO and 10+ paid company holidays per year
  • Onsite conveniences: Free parking and unlimited gym access
  • Energizing refreshments: Unlimited sparkling water, granola bars, snacks, local coffee, and tea
  • Open communication: Monthly all-hands meetings and direct access to CEO and leadership
  • Ideal location: Close to Daly City BART and Caltrain stations

Pay Range: $185,000 - $225,000 + Stock Options

At EVERY™ pay ranges are subject to change and assigned to a job based on the location specific market median of similar jobs according to 3rd party salary benchmark surveys. Individual pay within that range can vary for several reasons including skills/capabilities, experience, and available budget.

Dedication to Diversity 

EVERY is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. We want our workplace to enable productivity and meaningful work for individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and lifestyles, allowing all employees to feel comfortable being their true, authentic selves at work. 

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.  We are not able to sponsor individuals for employment visas for this job. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact us at hiring@every.com 

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