Manager, Cell Therapy Manufacturing in Devens, MA

Scorpion Therapeutics; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Devens, MA seeks a Manager, Cell Therapy Manufacturing to oversee 24/7 GMP‑compliant production of clinical and commercial cell therapy products.

You will lead daily operations, ensure documentation adherence, mentor staff, supervise operators in media prep, cell processing and fill operations, and drive safety, quality, and cross‑functional collaboration with manufacturing, quality and supply teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in science or engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in cGMP bioprocessing or cell therapy manufacturing.
• Experience with cell therapy techniques, aseptic processing, and GMP compliance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and ensure adherence to manufacturing documentation and policies.
• Manage daily operations of 24/7 GMP manufacturing.
• Maintain compliant and safe environments in the facility.
• Lead investigations and CAPAs, driving corrective actions.
• Foster a culture of safety and teamwork across shifts.
• Coordinate cross-functional communication between manufacturing, QA, and supply.
• Supervise operators in GMP processes (media prep, cell processing, fill operations).
• Mentor and develop staff to meet quality and productivity goals.

Skills

Bioprocessing

cGMP

Cell Therapy

Aseptic Processing

GMP Compliance

Line Management

Team Leadership

Documentation

CAPA

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's in Science or Engineering

Job description

Role: Manager, Cell Therapy Manufacturing, overseeing 24/7 GMP-compliant manufacturing of clinical and commercial cell therapy products.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include developing and ensuring adherence to manufacturing documentation and policies, managing daily operations, maintaining compliant and safe environments, leading investigations and CAPAs, fostering a culture of safety and teamwork, coordinating cross-functional communication, supervising operators in GMP processes such as media prep, cell processing, and fill operations, and mentoring staff.

Qualifications

Qualifications: Bachelors in science or engineering; 5+ years of experience in cGMP bioprocessing or cell therapy manufacturing; experience with cell therapy techniques, aseptic processing, and GMP compliance preferred.

High-value specifics: cell therapy modality, clinical and commercial stages, 24/7 shift work including holidays and weekends, with exposure to blood components and clean room environments.

The role supports the company's vision to advance cell therapy and involves collaboration across manufacturing, quality, and supply functions.

Location: Devens, MA, with shift work requirements.