Associate Director, Manufacturing Operations

Associate Director, Manufacturing Operations

The Associate Director, Manufacturing Operations will provide leadership and management of operations at the Horsham, PA site, including but not limited to the following functional areas : Bulk drug substance manufacturing including Upstream Processing, Downstream Processing, and Manufacturing Support. The Associate Director is a member of the site leadership team and works collaboratively with senior site and company leadership to ensure production, cost, and compliance objectives are achieved.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all cGMP manufacturing at a site.
• Responsible for operational activities including packaging, buffer and media preparation, fermentation & purification operations, and oversight of warehouse management.
• Supports execution of the site production plan - accessible and ready to engage directly when critical issues arise or when leadership presence is needed to support the team. Routinely oversees production activities inside the manufacturing facility.
• Leads the development and execution of the site production plan in support of commercial and clinical manufacturing commitments provided via the master production plan; achieves a high degree of schedule adherence and proactively communicates schedule changes to site leadership team and key stakeholders.

Organizational Performance & Development

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Knowledge

Skills & Abilities

Physical Requirements

Technical Support

Quality & Compliance

Financial

EEO Statement

We firmly believe in the principles of equal employment opportunity and strive to create an atmosphere where all employees, regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability (including pregnancy), age, or military or veteran status, feel valued, respected, and empowered. Our commitment to EEO extends to every aspect of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotions, compensation, benefits, transfers, terminations, and all other employment practices. We are dedicated to ensuring that all employment decisions are based on qualifications, skills, and merit.