Manager, Biologics Drug Substance External Manufacturing

Celldex Therapeutics, Inc.; Hampton (NJ); Vor Ort; USD 116.000 - 151.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Celldex Therapeutics, Inc. is seeking a Manager, Biologics Drug Substance External Manufacturing to coordinate cross-functional efforts for GMP external manufacturing of biologics drug substance (DS).

The role oversees on-site activities at the CDMO, supports technology transfer, PV and CPV, and ensures compliance with company policies. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related field, 4+ years in biotech/pharma manufacturing, and 2+ years working with biologics CDMOs.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related discipline.
• 4+ years of progressive experience within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or biologics manufacturing environments.
• 2+ years of experience in managing or working with biologics CDMOs.
• 2+ years of experience in working with late-phase biologics programs
• Interpersonal skills to effectively manage internal and external communications.
• Able to travel 30 % of time.
• Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Visio.

Aufgaben

• Support GMP external manufacturing of clinical or commercial biologics DS.
• Serve as a person-in-plant (PIP) to monitor manufacturing batches (upstream/downstream processing) operations at the CDMO site.
• Review CDMO batch records, protocols, and reports. Lead/ support troubleshooting, process risk analysis and manufacturing investigations.
• Support process validation for commercialization of biologics drug substance.
• Support Continuous Process Verification (CPV) program for commercial biologics manufacturing.
• Support technology transfer of pipeline drug candidates to external CDMOs.
• Collaborate closely with internal and external cross-functional teams like analytical, formulation, quality assurance and regulatory to support batch release, manufacturing investigations, testing and stability programs.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Travel readiness

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree a plus

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Project

MS PowerPoint

MS Visio

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

The Manager, Biologics Drug Substance External Manufacturing works cross-functionally with internal and external teams to support drug substance (DS) GMP external clinical and commercial manufacturing, oversee operations on-site at the Contract Development Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), support process technology transfer, process validation (PV), and continuous process verification (CPV) while adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support GMP external manufacturing of clinical or commercial biologics DS.
• Serve as a person-in-plant (PIP) to monitor manufacturing batches (upstream/downstream processing) operations at the CDMO site.
• Review Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) batch records, protocols, and reports. Lead/ support troubleshooting, process risk analysis and manufacturing investigations.
• Support process validation for commercialization of biologics drug substance.
• Support Continuous Process Verification (CPV) program for commercial biologics manufacturing.
• Support technology transfer of pipeline drug candidates to external CDMOs.
• Collaborate closely with internal and external cross-functional teams like analytical, formulation, quality assurance and regulatory to support batch release, manufacturing investigations, testing and stability programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related discipline. Advanced degree is a plus.
• 4+ years of progressive experience within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or biologics manufacturing environments.
• 2+ years of experience in managing or working with biologics CDMOs.
• 2+ years of experience in working with late-phase biologics programs
• Interpersonal skills to effectively manage internal and external communications.
• Able to travel 30 % of time.
• Proficient in the use MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Visio.

Compensation Statement

The expected base salary for this position is: $116156.00 to $150852.00. We are committed to compensating employees equitably based on several factors including experience, education, licensure/certifications, skill level, location of the position, and availability of similar talent in a competitive market. Subject to eligibility and applicable plan terms, compensation includes base salary, annual discretionary bonus, long term incentive, 401(K) plan with employer contribution, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of our benefits can be found on our careers page Celldex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that strives to foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to promoting a diverse environment through development, recruiting and community outreach.