Life Sciences Manufacturing GM: Growth, Ops & Compliance

Lighthouse Lab Services; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401k

Job summary

Lighthouse Lab Services in St. Louis, MO, seeks an experienced General Manager to lead day-to-day operations and drive overall business performance in a regulated life sciences manufacturing setting.

This hands-on leadership role requires 7+ years in manufacturing leadership, ISO/FDA exposure, and strong budgeting. Collaborate with the owner on strategy, growth, and profitability while managing a 25–30 person team.

Qualifications

• Ph.D in Life Sciences, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive leadership in manufacturing, life sciences, biotechnology or related industries.
• Experience with ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 environments.
• Experience with cGMP, FDA-regulated manufacturing.
• Experience with federal government manufacturing or contracting requirements.
• Demonstrated budgeting, financial management and business operations skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work in a hands-on, entrepreneurial small-business environment.
• Local St. Louis candidates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day business operations and provide overall leadership to the organization.
• Manage manufacturing, production, supply chain, purchasing, and operating activities.
• Partner with the owner on business strategy, financial performance, and growth initiatives.
• Monitor budgets, expenses, profitability, and other key metrics.
• Provide oversight of marketing, sales, customer relationships, and business development.
• Ensure compliance with ISO, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Support federal government manufacturing and contracting requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, productivity, and profitability.
• Lead, develop, and manage a team of approximately 25–30 employees.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external contractors/vendors to meet objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing operations

ISO 13485

ISO 9001

cGMP/FDA

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Team management

Regulated environments

Education

Ph.D in Life Sciences, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field

Job description

Lighthouse Lab Services in St. Louis, MO, seeks an experienced General Manager to lead day-to-day operations and drive overall business performance in a regulated life sciences manufacturing setting.

This hands-on leadership role requires 7+ years in manufacturing leadership, ISO/FDA exposure, and strong budgeting. Collaborate with the owner on strategy, growth, and profitability while managing a 25–30 person team.