GMP Systems Director: Scale & Audit-Ready Operations

Cellares; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly subsidized Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

401(k) Matching

Free EV Charging

Onsite lunches

Stock options

Job summary

Cellares, located in South San Francisco, is seeking a Director of GMP Systems to lead the operational and strategic oversight of GMP-critical systems during an exciting transition to pre-commercial operations. This role demands hands-on leadership, bridging execution with system delivery while ensuring compliance and system stability.

The ideal candidate should possess deep expertise in ERP and manufacturing systems, along with a rich background in regulated industries, showcasing their ability to scale and stabilize systems effectively. Attractive compensation and benefits await the successful candidate.

Qualifications

• 12–15+ years leading enterprise and manufacturing systems in regulated product companies.
• Experience in highly regulated manufacturing (biotech, medical devices, pharmaceutical).
• Ability to stabilize and scale underperforming systems.

Responsibilities

• Operational ownership for business-critical and GMP-impacting systems.
• Ensure systems support operational execution and compliance.
• Drive execution of critical GMP system initiatives.

Skills

Leadership in regulated environments

ERP systems expertise

Problem resolution

Communication skills

Operational oversight

Education

Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

ERP

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Job description

Cellares, located in South San Francisco, is seeking a Director of GMP Systems to lead the operational and strategic oversight of GMP-critical systems during an exciting transition to pre-commercial operations. This role demands hands-on leadership, bridging execution with system delivery while ensuring compliance and system stability.

The ideal candidate should possess deep expertise in ERP and manufacturing systems, along with a rich background in regulated industries, showcasing their ability to scale and stabilize systems effectively. Attractive compensation and benefits await the successful candidate.