Manufacturing Manager (Biopharmaceuticals, Remote)

Job summary

This role involves overseeing a key production area in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, ensuring efficient and compliant operations while leading a team of Shift Supervisors. The focus is on maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related field.
• Over 8 years of experience in biologics API or GMP-regulated manufacturing.
• Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of Upstream, Downstream, or Solution Preparation processes.
• Familiarity with GMP and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the performance of the production area, ensuring continuous monitoring and improvement of output, quality, and compliance.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure production readiness and resolve issues.
• Represent the production area in audits, inspections, and client visits.
• Coach and develop Shift Supervisors, setting clear performance expectations and fostering a culture of ownership.
• Handle complex people and performance matters, including HR processes like performance reviews and workforce planning.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, SOPs, and safety standards across all shifts.
• Lead deviation handling, investigations, and root cause analysis to identify and implement sustainable solutions.

Skills

• Strong decision-making capabilities and ability to balance operational accountability with people leadership.
• Structured and performance-driven work style with a hands-on approach.
• Effective collaboration skills across functions.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

Tools

• Familiarity with GMP-compliant manufacturing tools and quality systems.