Head of Manufacturing

Aspect Biosystems Ltd.; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 205,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Comprehensive benefits

Career development support

Job summary

Aspect Biosystems is seeking a strategic and hands-on Head of Manufacturing to join our Technical Operations team. You will oversee facilities, lab operations, safety, and GMP-compliant aseptic manufacturing to support bioprinted tissue therapies and our development programs.

Reporting to the Chief Technical Operations Officer, you will scale operations, optimize infrastructure, manage costs, and build a high‑performing team focused on safety, quality, and compliance across labs and production

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or a related discipline and 10+ years in biotech/pharma ops.
• 5+ years in a senior leadership role overseeing GMP manufacturing and aseptic processing.
• Deep expertise in aseptic manufacturing, cleanrooms, environmental monitoring, and qualification.
• Strategic leadership with hands-on approach and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute manufacturing operations strategy aligned with program timelines.
• Oversee aseptic manufacturing, cleanroom controls, environmental monitoring, and flow.
• Lead facilities and ops enabling discovery through clinical readiness.
• Build and mentor a high-performing GMP-focused ops team.
• Manage lab operations, maintenance, calibration, and inventory systems.
• Lead PM programs, documentation systems, materials management, and training.
• Oversee site operations and long-term facilities planning for safe, compliant spaces.
• Manage IQ/OQ/PQ, equipment maintenance, data integrity, and asset lifecycle.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Hands-on management

GMP compliance

Facility operations

Safety culture

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Engineering, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or related

Tools

IQ/OQ/PQ qualification

Job description

We are seeking a strategic and hands‑on Head of Manufacturing to join our Technical Operations team. Reporting to the Chief Technical Operations Officer you will oversee our facilities, lab operations, safety, and manufacturing operations, including aseptic manufacturing to support GMP-compliant production. This is a mission-critical role that will ensure our physical operations scale effectively to support the development and production of our bioprinted tissue therapeutic (BTT) programs as well as subsequent pipeline programs. As we continue our transition from research to clinical and commercial readiness, you will play a key role in optimizing infrastructure, enabling operational excellence, managing costs while fostering a culture of safety, quality, and accountability across our labs and manufacturing environments, with an initial focus on enabling clinical-grade production of our bioprinted tissue therapeutics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Aspect's manufacturing operations strategy in alignment with organizational goals and program timelines.
• Oversee aseptic manufacturing operations, including cleanroom controls, gowning procedures, environmental monitoring, and material/personnel flow to maintain contamination control and compliance with GMP standards.
• Partner cross-functionally to ensure facilities and manufacturing operations enable robust execution from discovery through clinical readiness.
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing manufacturing operations team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, GMP compliance, and operational excellence.
• Manage lab operations including equipment lifecycle, maintenance programs, calibration, and inventory management systems.
• Support the implementation of manufacturing best practices, including documentation systems, materials management, and training protocols.
• Lead day-to-day site operations and long term facilities planning, ensuring our labs, offices, and production areas are optimized, safe, and compliant.
• Oversee the installation, qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), maintenance, and calibration of critical manufacturing equipment, ensuring optimal performance, data integrity, and adherence to GMP standards and asset lifecycle management.
• Develop and maintain robust preventative maintenance programs for manufacturing facilities and equipment, ensuring compliance with GMP requirements and managing critical building systems.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop operational expense long range planning as well as annual budgets assess and implement facility expansion plans in line with company growth and program needs.
• Champion a proactive safety culture and manage comprehensive safety programs, including biosafety, chemical safety, incident reporting, and emergency response.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant occupational, environmental, and biosafety regulations.
• Manage vendor relationships for services, utilities, and facilities contractors.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education & Experience: Master's degree in Engineering, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or a related discipline, with 10+ years of experience in biotech or pharmaceutical operations, cell and gene therapies, device and combination products preferred, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role overseeing GMP manufacturing and aseptic processing.
• You have deep expertise in aseptic manufacturing operations, cleanroom controls, environmental monitoring, and equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) within a strict cGMP-regulated environment.
• You have a comprehensive understanding of facility design and operations, critical utility management, and EHS regulatory standards for biomanufacturing environments.
• You are a strategic leader with a hands‑on approach who excels at building and mentoring high‑performing operational teams.
• You are driven by operational excellence and continuous improvement, maintaining high standards for safety, quality, and accountability.
• You are a collaborative partner capable of aligning cross‑functional teams and managing vendor relationships to execute complex project timelines.

The hiring range for this role is $205,000 - $240,000, annually. Our pay scales are based on market data to ensure that compensation is competitive and fair. Offered salaries will be based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, job‑related knowledge, skills, education, and experience. For candidates who exceed role requirements, we are open to exploring above-range offers. Base salary is just one part of the overall compensation at Aspect, team members also receive equity, a comprehensive benefits package, and support for continuous learning and career progression.

Who We Are

Aspect Biosystems is a biotechnology company pioneering the development of a novel category of regenerative medicine designed to restore or supplement biological function and deliver curative therapies for some of the most elusive diseases. Aspect is developing these bioengineered cellular medicines by applying its full‑stack tissue therapeutic platform, which integrates proprietary AI‑powered bioprinting technology, therapeutic cells, hypoimmune cell engineering, and advanced biomaterials. Aspect is advancing its therapeutic pipeline across multiple endocrine and metabolic diseases, including diabetes and rare endocrine disorders. If you are committed to making a real impact and accelerating the development of life‑changing therapies, we want to hear from you!

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At Aspect Biosystems, our strength has always been in our diversity. Different people, thinking differently, unified in creating a world that is better for us all. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone on our team.

All aspects of employment - including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or terminate - are based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, citizenship status, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other status protected under federal, state, provincial, or local law.