Manufacturing Manager
Core
Lead daily manufacturing operations for cell therapy programs (TCR T, CAR T, allogeneic) ensuring safe, compliant, and right-first-time execution on the production floor.
Role type
Manufacturing Manager (Cell Therapy)
Builds
Cell therapy products for patient supply
Domain
Biopharmaceuticals / Cell Therapy / GMP Manufacturing
Required skills
GMP compliance, cleanroom operations, team leadership, scheduling, resource management, deviation support, CAPA execution, cross-functional collaboration, continuous improvement, risk assessment
Preferred skills
Cell therapy manufacturing experience, clinical/commercial manufacturing support, electronic batch records (MES), Lean/5S/visual management, succession planning
Technologies
MES, electronic batch records, quality management systems, scheduling systems
Responsibilities
Lead daily manufacturing operations for an assigned shift or area; Provide on-floor support and oversight focusing on safety, quality, and team coaching; Ensure production activities are executed safely and compliantly with approved procedures; Manage staffing, scheduling, and production readiness to meet patient supply demand; Oversee execution of batch records, work instructions, and SOPs; Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, and throughput; Coach and develop direct reports and future leaders; Partner with Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering to resolve issues and maintain production flow.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities