External Manufacturing & Clinical Supply Manager

Neurona Therapeutics; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Neurona Therapeutics in South San Francisco, CA is seeking a Manager, External Manufacturing to oversee external manufacturing partners and clinical supply for our cell therapy pipeline. You will serve as the primary liaison to CMOs/CDMOs, coordinating manufacturing campaigns, material planning, and supply continuity.

In this hybrid office role, you will ensure GMP/GCP compliance, manage risk, and drive on-time delivery across cross-functional teams including Technical Operations, CMC, Quality,

Qualifications

• Experience managing external manufacturing partnerships and clinical supply.
• Strong ability to forecast supply needs and risk from vendors.
• Experience in cell therapy or biologics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day relationships with CMOs/CDMOs and suppliers, including schedules, deliverables, costs, and invoices.
• Develop manufacturing and clinical supply plans aligned with timelines, enrollment forecasts, inventory, lead times, and expiry.
• Coordinate manufacturing activities, campaigns, transfers, materials, and shipments with external partners.
• Forecast clinical supply needs and manage inventory, safety stock, reorder points, expiry, and risks of stockouts or excess.
• Coordinate procurement and availability of critical raw materials and manufacturing supplies.
• Coordinate clinical supply distribution to depots and sites, including cold-chain and international shipments.
• Monitor supplier performance and mitigate risks related to capacity, materials, quality, and lead times.
• Ensure GMP/GCP compliance and collaboration with QA, Regulatory, and Clinical Ops.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and SOPs for manufacturing and supply activities.
• Travel occasionally for in-person meetings with contractors or vendors.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication

Supply chain planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

CMO/CDMO management tools

IRT/IVRS/IWRS systems

GMP/GCP knowledge

Job description

Neurona Therapeutics in South San Francisco, CA is seeking a Manager, External Manufacturing to oversee external manufacturing partners and clinical supply for our cell therapy pipeline. You will serve as the primary liaison to CMOs/CDMOs, coordinating manufacturing campaigns, material planning, and supply continuity.

In this hybrid office role, you will ensure GMP/GCP compliance, manage risk, and drive on-time delivery across cross-functional teams including Technical Operations, CMC, Quality,