Director, Manufacturing Operations
Core
Direct execution of clinical and/or commercial manufacturing processes for therapeutic proteins in accordance with cGMPs.
Role type
Director, Manufacturing Operations (Biologics)
Builds
Therapeutic proteins (Orencia, Empliciti, Opdualag) and Biologics clinical pipeline
Domain
Biopharmaceutical manufacturing
Required skills
cGMP compliance, upstream/downstream operations management, finite scheduling, team leadership (>30 people), process efficiency optimization, safety leadership, regulatory audit readiness, cross-functional stakeholder management, cost reduction strategies
Preferred skills
Engineering principles, manufacturing automation systems, change management, OPEX strategies
Technologies
Manufacturing automation systems, finite scheduling tools
Responsibilities
Direct Upstream/Downstream operations, allocate resources to meet production targets, manage New Product Introductions, drive cGMP performance and audit readiness, identify process bottlenecks, coordinate with QA/QC/Engineering/Supply Chain, coach and develop high-performing teams, manage critical stakeholder interfaces
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & operational execution