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Project Director / Manufacturing Director, Operations

Durham, NC, usFull-time2026-10-30 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead the startup and operations of a large-scale manufacturing site for complex biologics and sterile fill finish, managing a $60M+ budget and delivering multiple technically complex products.

Role type

Senior Director, Manufacturing Operations

Builds

Manufacturing facilities, next-generation laboratories, and production capabilities for immunology, oncology, and neuroscience medicines.

Domain

Pharmaceutical manufacturing (Biologics, Aseptic Sterile Fill Finish)

Required skills

GMP manufacturing leadership, budget management ($60M+), cross-functional partnership, process optimization, team development, strategic planning, operational readiness

Preferred skills

Master's or Doctorate in Chemical Engineering, advanced technical degree

Technologies

None explicitly stated

Responsibilities

Establish operational readiness and recruit key talent for the new site; create and manage operational/financial goals and budgets; lead troubleshooting and process optimization; drive cost reduction and business strategy implementation; manage staff performance, hiring, and training; coordinate cross-functional activities and improvement efforts.

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership with hands-on operational oversight