Manager, Manufacturing
Core
Lead manufacturing operations for cell therapy products, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient production of clinical and commercial goods.
Role type
Senior IC manufacturing manager (cell therapy/biologics)
Builds
Clinical and commercial cell therapy products
Domain
Biopharmaceuticals / Cell Therapy / GMP-regulated manufacturing
Required skills
GMP compliance, team leadership, process execution, technical transfer, deviation management, budget management, operational metrics, hiring and development
Preferred skills
Automated filling systems (RABS/isolators), visual inspection systems, fermentation/purification knowledge, business acumen
Technologies
RABS, isolator technology, automated filling systems, visual inspection systems
Responsibilities
Ensure site safety objectives are communicated and understood; Lead manufacturing teams as subject matter expert for assigned operations; Provide in-suite oversight during critical activities like harvest and vial filling; Support technical transfer activities including process execution and qualification; Collaborate with Quality Assurance to establish procedures and quality systems; Manage manufacturing-related deviations and change controls; Support hiring, development, and performance management of staff; Partner with leadership for financial reporting and operational execution.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on leadership