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Cornerstone is partnering with a cutting-edge, smaller, stealth-mode Biopharma focused on vaccine and antibody development. As the Head of Manufacturing/Process Development, you will oversee/lead a team of 10+ personnel and report directly to the Chief Operating Officer. As such, they are seeking an experienced manufacturing professional who can serve as both a hands-on strategic decision maker (taking a product from concept through process optimization and eventual commercialization) while also being a strong team/people leader.
Responsibilities:
Responsible/ownership for all Manufacturing activities for both a small and large-scale clinical/commercial manufacturing facility.
Directly accountable for the daily Manufacturing Department activities.
Lead and ensure that all activities are aligned with long-range operating plan.
Ensure all day to day activities support the delivery of product according to plan.
Lead operations and the actions required to assure production schedules are achieved with the operational expense and capital budget.
Build a high performing, scalable manufacturing organization focused on consistent, reliable, safe and compliant operations.
Support the development of new products and make the essential changes to facility, staff and equipment to assure smooth tech transfers, process improvements, and validation programs.
Collaborate with/participate in Regulatory and 3rd party inspections/audits as Manufacturing Department Lead.
Develop long-term department goals and enact production strategies with the goal of increasing production and product quality.
Education & Experience:
An advanced degree in engineering or related scientific discipline is required.
20+ years minimum of relevant manufacturing experience from concept through commercialization.
10+ years of people management (direct reports) experience is required.
Protein expression, large molecule experience strongly preferred.
Proven track record of cross-functional engagement to manage multiple programs/projects.
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Cornerstone Search Group, recognized by Forbes as one of the "Top 100 Executive Search Firms" and by Hunt Scanlon as one of the "Top 50 Healthcare & Life Sciences Executive Search Firms", is a Life Sciences Executive Search firm that helps companies based around the world, ranging from startup biotechs to Top 10 pharmas, to find, attract, and hire talent for their US and globally based leadership positions (CxO and xVP levels) as well as their critical Director-level roles.
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other and Manufacturing
Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research
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