Manufacturing Manager

The Manufacturing Manager is a critical leadership position responsible for leading teams to execute clinical and commercial GMP cell therapy manufacturing activities such as media preparation, master cell banks, viral vectors, cell separation, autologous and allogeneic cell therapy. The Manufacturing Manager is accountable in ensuring manufacturing execution is performed in compliance with all required procedures and expectations are always meet, ensuring successful and complaint delivery of cell therapy technologies. This is a full time on site position.

Company Overview

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Job Description

Department: Internal Manufacturing

Location: Thousand Oaks, CA

Reports To: Manufacturing Associate Director

MAJOR ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee day to day cell therapy manufacturing operations ensuring supervisors leads their teams as expected
• Accountable for driving evaluation of day to day floor issues in collaboration with quality and applicable SME’s
• Provide guidance to shift supervisors in response to day-to-day issues, compliance, personnel management, shift schedules, aseptic behaviors, safety, inventory management and continuous improvement
• Responsible for development of robust and agile training plan as to ensure the demands of new technologies and processes can be supported without impact to schedule adherence
• Author and or revise manufacturing SOP’s Batch records, work instructions, validation protocols. Lead investigation of quality events including but not limited to; investigation records, CAPA’s and Effectiveness check records
• Collaborate with planning function, facilities, supply chain, program management and MSAT team to ensure on time execution of production plan commitments
• Ensure manufacturing lots conforms to applicable quality standards and batch records are reviewed within established timeframe
• Collaborate with Program Management and MSAT team to assist in tech transfer, scale up and transition activities
• Partner with people department in support of hiring, selection and retention process of manufacturing personnel by supporting interviews, onboarding process, team building and other employee engagement activities as needed
• Provide daily production updates at Work Center Team meetings, clients representatives and program management team as needed
• Provide guidance for implementation of continuous improvement efforts within manufacturing areas
• Represent the manufacturing department in interactions with FMEA’s, client visits, inspections and audits and cross-functional projects as needed
• Support with technical expertise in the development of new processes, techniques and standards.
• Assist facilities, engineering and validation teams in execution of maintenance, calibration and validation activities, as needed
• Provide suggestions and support implementation of process optimization and efficiencies
• Lead by example exhibiting our company values and 9 people fundamentals in day-to-day interactions
  
  

BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS (Education, Behavioral, Professional & Technical Capabilities Experience):

Qualifications:

• 2-4 years’ experience in leading teams
• Master of Science (M.Sc.) with 4 years applicable biopharma experience; or
• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) with 6 years of applicable biopharma experience; or
• Associate degree with 8 years of applicable biopharma experience; or
• High school diploma with 9 years of applicable biopharma experience
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Leadership experience in a GMP manufacturing environment
• Experience in applying Operational Excellence and Lean Manufacturing
• Excellent communication skills, drive, sense of urgency, energy level and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to forge and maintain positive relationships with other functional areas
• Ability to effectively develop and mentor staff and positively advance the culture of an organization
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is generally performed in an office environment with occasional entry into manufacturing environments
• Consists of frequent complete use, virtual and in person meetings, and interacting with cross functional teams
• The Manufacturing Environment is Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) facility. A GMP facility is governed by regulatory agencies in which there are specific requirements for hygiene and acceptable clothing. The following items are restricted when accessing the GMP manufacturing area:
• Makeup, painted nails
• Hair products (spray, gel, wax)
• Perfume and cologne
• Jewelry (rings, watches, bracelets, fitness bands, necklaces, and facial/ear piercings, etc.)
• Donning of gowns requires ability to physically don gowns while balancing in a cleanroom environment
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Subject to extended periods of sitting and/or standing, vision to monitor and moderate noise levels
• Ability move about an office environment and to occasionally enter into the manufacturing environments
• Open to work various shifts as needed
• Required to work weekends and holidays
  
  

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

• $120,000 to $150,000, depending on experience
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
  
  

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EEO Information

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