Director, Technical Manufacturing Solutions

Project Farma (PF); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Technical Manufacturing Solutions to lead innovative projects in the life sciences sector. This role emphasizes strategic leadership, business development, and operational excellence while fostering a culture of mentorship and training. You will engage with clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions, ensuring a high level of expertise and performance. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are passionate about making a difference in patient care, this is an exciting opportunity to accelerate your career while contributing to transformative projects in advanced therapy manufacturing.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Aggressive bonus structure

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401k Plan with company match

Paid Time Off

Company Paid Holidays

Company Paid Maternity and Parental Leave

Continuing Education Assistance

Qualifications

• 8-12 years in life science or biotech with strong leadership skills.
• Experience in business development and managing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development and ensure timely delivery of solutions.
• Manage change and build high-performing teams focused on client needs.

Skills

Business Development

Change Management

People Management

Strategic Decision Making

Agility in Dynamic Environments

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Life Science

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Director, Technical Manufacturing Solutions

Welcome to the forefront of innovation in cutting edge patient centered treatments! We are seeking the best and the brightest to join our high performing organization as a Director, Technical Manufacturing. As a leader within the life science industry, we are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible and redefining the standards of excellence. Our dynamic team is composed of vibrant professionals who are passionate about delivering high quality work for our partners and changing the lives of patients across the globe. If you are looking for a career accelerator, driven by innovation, thrive in a fast-paced environment, love to travel, and are ready to make a real impact, then Project Farma wants you to join our team.

As a Technical Manufacturing Director, you will play a strategic leadership role with relentless focus on business development and organizational growth while ensuring project delivery via your own billability. Additionally, you will focus on training, mentoring, and coaching your teams in both the evolution and continued operational excellence of Project Farma’s Manufacturing Solutions practice area. Success in this role requires proven technical expertise combined with business acumen, advanced people- and team-building skills, and a consulting mindset to deliver technical and business solutions.

About You

• You thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• You embody high-caliber leadership qualities and excel in your respective field.
• You have achieved a high level of knowledge in the areas of change management, strategic decision making, and people management in an agile, ever-changing environment.
• You are currently or will live in the area where this job is posted.
• You have a philanthropic drive and will embody our Patient Focused and People First Mission through the involvement in professional development and philanthropic opportunities.

How will you spend your days as a Director, Technical Manufacturing?

• This role is primarily client facing and includes individualized billability to ensure the timely delivery of innovative solutions while keeping abreast of market and technology trends in the industry.
• Responsible for identifying and developing resources within the practice area to ensure a high level of expertise, performance, and client focus to stay ahead of the competition.
• Responsible for business development activities and organizational growth.
• Change Management: Anticipate the impact of change, identify and communicate the need for change, and successfully implement, promote, and execute the acceptance of change across the organization in alignment with strategic goals and initiatives.
• Strategic Prioritization and Decision Making: Consider multiple options, weigh the potential outcomes and risks associated, and choose the most appropriate solution.
• Agility: Identify and progress in an ambiguous, complex, innovative, and constantly changing environment.
• People Management: Create partnerships, build trust and credibility with Team Members. Hold Team Members accountable to a high quality of performance, customer focus, and prioritization of deliverables.

Examples of our core services within the life science space, include:

Capital Project Management (including Project Controls and Scheduling); Facility Management & Builds; Tech Transfers; Validation Life Cycle (including Commissioning and Qualification, Process Validation, Computer System Validation, etc.); GxP Automated Systems; Due Diligence & Business Strategy; Quality, Regulatory, & Compliance.

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Life Science, Engineering, or related discipline and/or comparable military experience.
• Typically, a minimum of 8-12 years of advanced therapy, life science, pharmaceutical, or biotech experience.
• Typically, a minimum of 8-12 years of managing high-performing teams.
• Minimum of 7 years business development, lead generation, or sales experience.
• Willingness to travel as required to support project and business needs.
• Covid Vaccine is required prior to the Team Member’s start date with exceptions for medical and religious accommodations when reasonable.

In return for your skills, knowledge, and passion, we offer a wide range of benefits including:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Aggressive bonus structure
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance effective your first day of employment
• 401k Plan with company match
• Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• Continuing Education Assistance

Who are we?

We are Project Farma, the leading advanced therapy technical operations consulting company in the life science industry. As a Patient Focused, People First delivery team, we are committed to advancing manufacturing to achieve operational excellence and accelerate speed to market for next-generation medicines. Our manufacturing playbook has led to the creation of the largest and most mature advanced therapy manufacturing footprint in the world.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We will not sponsor applicants for current or future work visas for this position. This position may require significant travel to support project and business needs. We cannot employ anyone with an invalid driver's license.

Precision is required by law in some states or cities to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Precision Medicine Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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