Biotech Manufacturing Technology Lead

Health Wright Products, Inc.; Oregon; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

IFF is seeking a senior Manufacturing Technology leader to oversee a large-scale biotechnology site, guiding project portfolios and a multidisciplinary engineering team. You will translate site goals into actionable initiatives, ensure robust design solutions, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

The role requires eight+ years in engineering, strong biotech process knowledge, and a proven ability to collaborate across locations and functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of eight years of engineering experience, preferably in industrial or biochemical processing.
• Proven experience in team leadership or project management within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of industrial biotechnology processes, including fermentation, downstream processing, and both liquid and solid formulation.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across multiple locations, functions, and business divisions.
• Strong decision-making, prioritization, and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, with confidence in engaging senior leadership.
• Solid financial and business acumen, including experience in project justification and budgeting.
• Ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve ambitious goals.
• Familiar with Microsoft applications such as MS Office.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with proven ability to take initiative and build strong productive relationships.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities.
• A legal right to work in the United States.
• Must pass a drug screen and a background check in accordance with HWP standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Manufacturing Technology function at a large-scale industrial biotechnology site, managing both project portfolios and team performance.
• Develop and mentor a multidisciplinary engineering team through goal setting, performance reviews, coaching, and recognition.
• Translate Health and Biosciences Manufacturing Technology and Operations goals into actionable departmental initiatives.
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects, ensuring effective communication with internal stakeholders, business leaders, and the global Manufacturing Technology organization.
• Support operations by providing robust process, equipment, and automation design solutions, including proactive troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase capacity, enhance product quality, support safety enhancements, and reduce operational costs.
• Collaborate with site capital and automation teams to align resources and develop the site's long-term master plan.
• Partner with business leaders and the Process Research and Development team to implement new products and process changes.
• Contribute to global strategies and initiatives as a member of the Health and Biosciences Manufacturing Technology leadership community.
• Ability to be at the physical location of the job for the designated work schedule.
• Will be asked to train someone and/or participate in a task force to improve company procedures or operations.
• Ability to effectively problem-solve.
• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.
• Must pass all job-related tests and certifications required for working in a cGMP, quality environment including inspections and GMP requirements.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project management

Cross-location collaboration

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering

Job description

IFF is seeking a senior Manufacturing Technology leader to oversee a large-scale biotechnology site, guiding project portfolios and a multidisciplinary engineering team. You will translate site goals into actionable initiatives, ensure robust design solutions, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

The role requires eight+ years in engineering, strong biotech process knowledge, and a proven ability to collaborate across locations and functions.