Who we are:

Maravai LifeSciences translates extraordinary science into everyday miracles, helping biotech, biopharma, and life sciences companies everywhere deliver novel vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics. We are global leaders in providing products and services within the fields of nucleic acid production and biologics safety testing to many of the world's leading biopharma, vaccine, diagnostics, and cell and gene therapy companies.

At Maravai, we believe that diverse perspectives are the foundation of innovation. Through an inclusive and equitable culture where every team member is inspired to bring their best selves to work, we cultivate an environment in which we can lead together, providing differentiated value to our customers, and enabling the miracles of science. For over 35 years, Maravai's portfolio companies have served as a catalyst for innovative, lifesaving technology for humanity. Pioneering nucleotide research since its inception, we are now leading the way in the rapidly expanding mRNA market.

Alphazyme, a Maravai LifeSciences company, is looking for a Director, Operations to join our growing team. The Director, Operations is responsible for the Company's production systems and staff. The Director, Operations will manage his/her functional areas in alignment with the company's overall corporate strategy and commitment to a culture of quality and continuous improvement. In accordance with the Company's strategy as a world-class developer and manufacturer of enzymes for applied genomic technologies, the Director, Operations is responsible for driving efficient production operations through resource planning and facility management processes. This position is responsible for leading, designing and supporting expansion of production processes to larger scale, as dictated by business needs. As an ISO 13485 certified facility, the Director is responsible for ensuring production processes are designed and documented in accordance with our high quality standards along with maintaining our facility as best-in-class.

Description of Duties:

* Build-out and management of manufacturing, production scheduling and facilities, including hiring, training, and performance management

* Maintain weekly team meetings to manage each operational unit effectively

* Maintain weekly 1-on-1 meetings with direct reports to coach and maintain team unity and growth

* Manage with clear, concise, and frequent updates to respective teams

* Manage from the floor: walk the halls, understand the opportunities and challenges faced by the business and encourage staff to bring solutions forward

* Support Quality team initiatives in both long term, continued development of Alphazyme's QMS as well as in supporting day to day investigations and troubleshooting efforts

* Support R&D efforts to transfer development initiatives to the production environment and scale

* Identify and implement efficiency improvement initiatives in support of Continuous Improvement

* Review annually operating processes for continued relevance along with constant improvement planning

* Must be informed of, and responsive to clearly understand unique and specific customer requirements

* Responsible for continuously improving, adapting and expanding capabilities as business needs arise

* Perform other functions and duties as required

Job Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences or Chemical Engineering discipline; Advanced Degrees (JD, MBA, PhD) a plus

* 5 years of experience in life science and diagnostics industry, with time spent in science/R&D, commercial, finance, and business/operational areas

* Deep customer-facing experience, with clear evidence of strong written and verbal communication skills

* Experience with ISO 13485 and federal regulations 21 CFR 820 and 211

* Experience in a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environment a plus

* General knowledge of protein purification and bacterial fermentation

The benefits of being a #MiracleMaker:

* You have the potential to change, improve, and save lives around the world.

* You have the opportunity to be a part owner in Maravai through RSU grants and optional employee stock purchase plans.

* We offer comprehensive medical plans and HSA/FSA options.

* Fertility & family planning assistance.

* A variety of additional optional benefits and insurance options, including pet insurance.

* Retirement contributions.

* Holidays & Paid Time Off.

See a comprehensive list of benefits at our Benefits & growth site at https://www.maravai.com/careers/benefits-and-growth/

To view more opportunities to become a #MiracleMaker, visit our career site at https://www.maravai.com/careers/

Maravai LifeSciences is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation, and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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