Director, Manufacturing (Pharmaceuticals)

TL;DR

Director, Manufacturing (Pharmaceuticals): Developing and executing the operational readiness strategy for U.S. growth investment projects supporting bioconjugate drug substance manufacturing with an accent on facility design, GMP compliance, and organizational design. Focus on leading the transition from construction to routine GMP operations and building a high-performing manufacturing organization.

Location: Currently remote; must be able to transition to an on-site location on the U.S. East Coast or Midwest in 2027

Salary: $198,900 – $232,050 per year

Company

A global leader in life sciences and CDMO services with over 30 sites across five continents.

What you will do

• Lead operational readiness for U.S. growth investment projects to ensure successful start-up and transition into routine GMP manufacturing.
• Develop and execute roadmaps for organizational design, workforce planning, training strategies, and operational handover.
• Serve as the primary Operations representative for facility and process design reviews to ensure manufacturing requirements are integrated.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, MSAT, Automation, and EHS to align operational requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Establish systems and processes that ensure GMP compliance, operational excellence, and inspection readiness.
• Manage technology transfers, customer onboarding, and commercial launch activities.

Requirements

• 12+ years of leadership experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or bioconjugate manufacturing.
• Proven experience leading manufacturing operations within a CDMO environment, including client program support.
• Significant expertise in bioconjugate drug substance manufacturing, scale-up, and validation.
• Strong knowledge of GMP regulations, process validation, commissioning, and qualification.
• Willingness and ability to transition to an East Coast or Midwest U.S. site location as project needs evolve in 2027.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 25–30% of the time.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) matching plan.
• Performance-related bonus.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee assistance programs.