Manager, Formulation & Manufacturing Support

avidbio; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 116,800 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

avidbio seeks a Manager, Formulation & Manufacturing Support in Tustin, California. This full-time role will lead and develop manufacturing supervisors, ensuring GMP compliance and operational efficiency. With a bachelor's degree and extensive GMP experience, the ideal candidate will drive continuous improvement and enhance patient outcomes.

Competitive compensation includes a salary of $116,800 - $146,000, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits. Join a passionate team committed to biopharmaceutical innovation!

Qualifications

• 5+ years GMP manufacturing support experience.
• 2+ years leadership experience.
• Strong experience in GMP compliance, batch records, and deviation management.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop manufacturing supervisors.
• Ensure schedule adherence and maintain operational efficiency.
• Own batch readiness including equipment, materials, and documentation.

Skills

GMP compliance

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Operational discipline

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or engineering discipline

Job description

Looking to join a passionate team dedicated to developing and manufacturing life‑saving biopharmaceuticals? Avid Bioservices is a leading clinical and commercial biologics CDMO focused on creating innovative solutions to meet the needs of our clients and improve patient outcomes.

Your Role:

The Manager, Formulation & Manufacturing Support is a front‑line operations leader responsible for driving execution excellence across formulation and manufacturing support functions within a GMP environment. This role is accountable for building structure, developing supervisors, and ensuring disciplined, right‑first‑time execution of manufacturing support activities, including formulation, equipment readiness, scheduling alignment, and batch record ownership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and develop manufacturing supervisors to drive accountability and execution discipline
• Ensure schedule adherence and maintain operational efficiency
• Own batch readiness including equipment, materials, documentation, and area setup
• Ensure full GMP compliance including deviations, CAPAs, and documentation
• Serve as Manufacturing interface with MSAT, Quality, Supply Chain, and clients
• Drive continuous improvement using structured problem‑solving (DMAIC, Lean)

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Directly manage two Manufacturing Supervisors and indirectly support manufacturing support personnel.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or engineering discipline
• 5+ years GMP manufacturing support experience
• 2+ years leadership experience
• Strong experience in GMP compliance, batch records, and deviation management
• Execution leadership
• People development
• Operational discipline
• Strong communication and problem solving
• GMP compliance mindset

Preferred Qualifications:

• Biologics manufacturing experience
• Client‑facing experience
• Lean / Six Sigma experience

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work:

This role is a full‑time onsite position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm PST unless otherwise stated by Supervisor. The employee must also have the ability to work overtime and/or weekends when necessary.

Compensation:

We offer competitive compensation packages for this role, including a base salary, performance‑based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

The compensation range for this role is $116,800 - $146,000 annually depending on experience and qualifications. Additionally, we offer opportunities for career growth and development as well as a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Who you are:

• You have a "bring it on!" team player approach and an unshakable positive attitude, always ready to tackle anything that comes your way.
• Your written and verbal skills are out of this world, and you communicate with clarity and confidence.
• You have exceptional multitasking skills and an unparalleled attention to detail that ensure the smooth running of everything.
• You are a master at building relationships, capable of establishing connections with anyone, be it team members, clients, vendors, or suppliers.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

In this dynamic role, expect a blend of regular activities like sitting, standing, and walking, with occasional physically engaging tasks such as lifting objects up to 25 pounds. The work environment might expose you to electrical shocks, toxic chemicals, vibrations, or loud noise levels occasionally. However, reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with different abilities to perform effectively, ensuring a supportive and adaptable work setting. Your visual acuity, including close, distance, and color vision, will be essential in navigating through the diverse day‑to‑day demands of this position.