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Manager - New Product Introduction (NPI) and Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

US - California - Thousand Oaks💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-25 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead the Downstream New Product Introduction (NPI) and Manufacturing Execution System (MES) team to introduce new products and advanced technologies into the GMP drug substance supply plant.

Role type

Manager, Downstream NPI and MES

Builds

GMP drug substance for clinical trials and commercial production using stainless steel and single-use platforms

Domain

Biotechnology / Bioprocessing / Manufacturing

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

team management, GMP operations, New Product Introduction (NPI), drug substance processing (cell culture, harvest, chromatography, filtration, buffer compounding), Lean Transformation, Operational Excellence, cross-functional project management, regulatory compliance, electronic batch record (EBR) development

Preferred skills

Chemical/Industrial Engineering/Biology/Biochemistry degree, PAS X and Werum software experience, trend analysis and forecasting, technical writing and presentation, coaching and mentoring, cross-functional collaboration

Technologies

PAS X, Werum

Responsibilities

Manage a team of NPI Specialists and MES Associates for new product introduction and EBR development; Assess team capabilities to meet evolving supply needs; Lead team meetings and drive business process alignment; Coordinate with Process Development, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality for new product/technology introductions; Champion Lean Transformation and Operational Excellence initiatives; Ensure regulatory compliance and inspection readiness for the team.

Seniority

Manager, hands-on leadership

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