Head of Manufacturing
Core
Strategic and hands-on leader overseeing facilities, lab operations, safety, and GMP-compliant aseptic manufacturing to scale bioprinted tissue therapeutic production from research to clinical readiness.
Role type
Senior leadership manufacturing operations head (biomanufacturing)
Builds
Clinical-grade bioprinted tissue therapeutics and supporting pipeline programs
Domain
Biotechnology / Regenerative Medicine / Aseptic Manufacturing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Aseptic manufacturing operations, cleanroom controls, environmental monitoring, equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), facility design and operations, critical utility management, EHS regulatory compliance, team building and mentoring, cross-functional partnership, vendor management, budgeting and long-range planning
Preferred skills
Cell and gene therapies experience, device and combination products experience, biosafety and chemical safety management
Technologies
GMP-compliant manufacturing systems, cleanroom infrastructure, critical manufacturing equipment
Responsibilities
Develop and execute manufacturing operations strategy; oversee aseptic manufacturing and contamination control; build and mentor high-performing operations teams; manage lab operations and equipment lifecycle; lead site operations and facilities planning; champion safety culture and manage safety programs; manage vendor relationships for facilities and utilities.
Seniority
Senior, strategic leadership with hands-on operational oversight