Director, Manufacturing
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.
About the 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 lead and empower employees, driving impactful actions across functional areas. You direct and control the activities of the GMP Manufacturing Operations, including Upstream, Downstream, Formulations, Support, and Scheduling functions.
Responsibilities
- 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.
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.
Skills
- Team player with a positive attitude and readiness to tackle challenges.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong multitasking abilities and attention to detail.
- Expertise in building relationships with 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. Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with different abilities to perform effectively. Visual acuity, including close, distance, and color vision, will be essential in navigating day-to-day demands.
Pay
The compensation range for this role is $184,800 - $231,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. The expected base pay range includes a base salary, performance-based bonuses, stock equity, and comprehensive benefits.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) matching.
- Paid time off.
- Opportunities for career growth and development.
- Supportive and inclusive work environment.
Schedule
This is a full-time position operating Monday through Friday. The employee must be able to work overtime, holidays, and/or weekends when needed.