Director, Manufacturing

Company: Avid Bioservices
Location: Tustin
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

Looking to join a passionate team dedicated to developing and manufacturing life-saving biopharmaceuticals? Avid Bioservices is a leading clinical and commercial biologics CDMO focused on creating innovative solutions to meet the needs of our clients and improve patient outcomes.Your Role:As the Director of Manufacturing, you occupy a pivotal role in orchestrating the seamless operation and unwavering compliance of our manufacturing processes. Your leadership spans across strategy, operations, and compliance, setting the course for excellence. With a relentless commitment to upholding cGMP standards, you ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality outputs. You direct and control the activities of the GMP Manufacturing Operations, including Upstream, Downstream, Formulations, Support, and Scheduling functions.

• Ensures that quality of the product is maintained, safety procedures, and company guidelines are followed.
• Manages utilization of equipment, facilities, and personnel to obtain maximum efficiency.
• Formulates and supervises processes, quality and production improvement methodologies.
• Maintains authority over budget and scheduling for the Manufacturing Operations Departments.
• Provides mentorship to managers of their functional area.
• Communicates progress of the department to the Executive Team.
• Identifies and evaluates fundamental issues or gaps that pose risk to the operations.
• Communicates corporate goals and objectives to the Manufacturing staff.
• Coordinates work with other departments to resolve issues across multiple departments.
• Leads adoption of lean practices and a continuous improvement mindset throughout manufacturing and in partnership with supporting organization to improve quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) in a science or engineering discipline from a four-year college or university with 10 years of experience in a GMP facility manufacturing pharmaceuticals, preferably biologics; or
  • Masters/Doctorate in a science or engineering discipline with 6-8 years of experience in a GMP facility manufacturing pharmaceuticals, preferably biologics.
  • 7-15 years leading teams and managing operational budgets.Preferred Qualifications:
    • Lean Six Sigma, Green Belt or Black Belt certification.Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:This role is a full-time position operating Monday through Friday. The employee must also, if instructed, be able to work overtime, holidays and/or weekends when needed.Compensation:We offer competitive compensation packages for this role, including a base salary, equity grants, performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.The compensation range for this role is $164,800 - $219,800 annually depending on experience and qualifications. Additionally, we offer opportunities for career growth and development as well as a supportive and inclusive work environment.Who you are:
      • You have a "bring it on!" team player approach and an unshakable positive attitude, always ready to tackle anything that comes your way.
      • Your written and verbal skills are out of this world, and you communicate with clarity and confidence.
      • You have exceptional multitasking skills and an unparalleled attention to detail that ensure the smooth running of everything.
      • You are a master at building relationships, capable of establishing connections with anyone, be it team members, clients, vendors, or suppliers.Physical Demands & Work Environment:In this dynamic role, expect a blend of regular activities like sitting, standing, and walking, with occasional physically engaging tasks such as lifting objects up to 20 pounds. The work environment might expose you to electrical shocks, toxic chemicals, vibrations, or loud noise levels occasionally. However, reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with different abilities to perform effectively, ensuring a supportive and adaptable work setting.
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