Pilot Operations Lead
Core
Lead strategic, technical, and operational activities for Upstream and/or Downstream pilot-scale manufacturing supporting commercial and clinical production.
Role type
Senior Operations Lead (Biopharmaceutical Pilot Plant)
Builds
Pilot-scale biopharmaceutical batches for commercial and clinical manufacturing
Domain
Biopharmaceutical manufacturing / Process development
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Upstream Processing (USP) expertise, Downstream Processing (DSP) expertise, pilot-scale operations management, team leadership, process development knowledge, technology transfer understanding, analytical problem-solving, data analysis, risk assessment, continuous improvement, EHS compliance
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Manage and develop a team of direct reports; plan and deliver complex pilot stages; oversee quality, safety, and batch logistics for pilot facilities; troubleshoot complex technical challenges; drive organizational change and cost reduction; execute continuous improvement activities including EHS processes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people leadership