Director, Commercial Manufacturing Operations

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as the operational owner for commercial manufacturing performance at assigned CDMO partners, ensuring reliable execution of production schedules, supply commitments, and operational readiness.
• Lead a cross-functional Virtual Manufacturing Team, aligning Manufacturing, MSAT, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, Regulatory, and Analytical Development around a common operational plan and clear priorities.
• Drive operational excellence by establishing meaningful performance metrics, monitoring trends, and partnering with CDMO leadership to improve right-first-time performance, schedule adherence, cycle times, yields, and overall manufacturing reliability.

Qualifications and Key Success Factors:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry or a related discipline; 15+ years of pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing experience including significant leadership experience supporting commercial GMP operations.
• Demonstrated experience leading manufacturing operations at a commercial manufacturing site and managing external manufacturing partners (CDMOs) supporting commercial products.
• Strong knowledge of commercial manufacturing operations, GMP regulations, quality systems, deviation management, CAPA processes, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Compensation & Benefits:

• 99% of the premium paid for medical, dental and vision plans; company-paid life insurance, AD&D, disability benefits, and voluntary plans.
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 6%, long-term stock incentives, and ESPP; discretionary quarterly bonus, flexible wellness benefit, generous PTO, paid holidays, and company-wide shutdowns.
• Annualized base salary range $214,000 - $234,000 USD, with placement based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated track record.