Director, Production

Role Overview

• Lead a team of production managers, chemists, and technicians in the day-to-day manufacturing of peptides and oligonucleotides
• Monitor production activities and adjust schedule to ensure on-time delivery
• Develop process improvements to optimize production speed and quality
• Establish and enforce production and quality standards
• Motivate team members to deliver exceptional work and exceed expectations
• Organize job trainings for team members to achieve business objectives
• Maintain all production-related documentation for future reference purposes
• Ensure that final product meets quality standards and customer specifications
• Understand customer requirements and prepare production plan accordingly
• Create, update and implement policies and procedures for manufacturing
• Evaluate new equipment and technologies
• Enforce cGMP guidelines
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of control points, equipment and resources
• Maintain compliance with established safety policies and written procedures
• Develop growth opportunities for employees
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, benchmarking state-of-the-art industry practices, and participating in professional societies
• Ensure that reporting employees receive adequate environmental, health and safety training
• Ensure that any operating or occupational accidents and incidents involving employees reporting to you are properly recorded and investigated to a productive conclusion
• Ensure a positive safety culture is developed within the area, and is supported by robust safety processes
• Ensure safety arrangements are adhered to and protect the health and safety of employees, visitors, contractors, and the public

Requirements

• PhD in Chemistry / Biological Chemistry / Chemical Engineering or related field with 5+ years relevant experience or Master's Degree with 10+ years relevant experience or Bachelor's Degree with 15+ years relevant experience
• Experience managing large teams of 20+ people in a cGMP environment
• Peptide and/or oligo nucleotide manufacturing experience in upstream or downstream manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of chemistry, biological chemistry & chemical engineering along with cGMP manufacturing focus
• Proficient with large scale manufacturing and process development
• Proficient with various in-process analytical methods
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Basic computer knowledge, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to effectively organize, multitask, and work in a fast-paced, deadline driven work environment
• Ability to communicate in a proactive and solution-focused manner, including keeping management aware of potential issues
• Detail oriented with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical and analytical problems
• Ability to work independently and manage one’s time
• Communicate effectively and ability to function well in a team environment

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Annual performance bonus
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution
• Paid vacation
• Personal and sick days