Associate Director, Manufacturing
Core
Leads manufacturing operations for cell therapy programs (TCR T, CAR T, allogeneic), ensuring safe, compliant, and reliable patient supply delivery.
Role type
Senior IC manufacturing operations leader
Builds
Cell therapy products for clinical and commercial use
Domain
Biopharmaceuticals / Cell Therapy
Required skills
GMP manufacturing, biologics/cell therapy production, team leadership, cGMP compliance, capacity planning, risk management, operational excellence, cross-functional alignment
Preferred skills
Cell-based therapy production, technology transfer, commercial manufacturing readiness, MES/digital systems, Lean/5S/continuous improvement
Technologies
MES, electronic quality systems, scheduling systems
Responsibilities
Lead manufacturing operations across teams and shifts; ensure GMP compliance and safety; build and mentor manufacturing managers; manage capacity planning and shift structures; drive performance via KPIs and SQDCP; support inspection readiness and audit scrutiny; mitigate operational risks; close deviations and CAPAs; implement continuous improvement programs.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC