Manufacturing Manager - Nights, Site Based, Redmond, WA

Evotec WD; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Medical/Dental/Vision

Disability insurance

401k match

Flexible work

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Transportation benefits

Job summary

Just Evotec Biologics is seeking a Manager of Manufacturing Operations for Nights in Redmond, WA. You will lead a 24/7 purification operations shift, ensuring cGMP compliance, training staff, and coordinating start-up/validation activities.

You’ll partner with senior leadership to resolve technical issues and drive continuous improvement. The role emphasizes strong communication, scheduling, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver quality biologics with a focus on safety and regulatory

Job description

Manager, Manufacturing Operations (Nights) - Purification | Redmond, WA

Location: Redmond, WA Department: Manufacturing Reports To: SVP Manufacturing Operations

About Us:

this is who we are At Just Evotec Biologics, we believe that curiosity is the spark that drives innovation and success. As a forward-thinking team, we thrive on challenging the status quo, learning from each other, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We're on a mission to create a place where curiosity isn't just encouraged—it’s celebrated. Are you someone who asks questions, seeks answers, and isn't afraid to go deeper? #BeCureious with us and see where your curiosity can take you!

The Role:

/ your challenge, …in our journey We’re looking for a passionate and curious Manager, Manufacturing Operations to join our team. If you’re excited by new challenges, solving complex problems, and learning every step of the way, you might just be the perfect fit. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to drive impactful projects, collaborate with bright minds, and explore uncharted territories. As Manager, Manufacturing Operations at Just Evotec Biologics, you'll have the freedom to ask the hard questions, think outside the box, and find creative solutions that push us forward. It’s a role where your curiosity will fuel both your personal growth and the success of the team.

What You’ll Do:

This position will responsible for supervising a shift to cover 24/7 operation and requires significant on-the-floor presence, as well as technical subject matter expertise in purification operations. Additional job responsibilities will include generation and maintenance of cGMP manufacturing and technical documentation, troubleshooting and/or providing technical expertise to perform troubleshooting efforts or lead investigations, ensuring staff training and compliance, execution of plant start-up commissioning and validation activities, and implement and maintain required cGMP compliant systems. The manager may also participate in finite scheduling, aspects of technology and/or process transfer, identify process gaps and technology issues, determine solutions and remediation plans, provide support for regulatory and site inspections, and provide input to department capital and expense budgets.

Education and Qualification Requirements

• Master’s degree and 3 years of Manufacturing or Operations experience; or
• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of Manufacturing or Operations experience
• Knowledge of cGMP requirements to ensure compliance
• Significant experience in purification operations required for the manufacture of biotherapeutics
• Candidate must possess strong focus on quality and attention to detail
• Execute downstream technology strategies from bioreactor recovery, chromatography column purification, impurity removal, viral inactivation and filtration, UF/DF, and sterile filtration
• Excellent communication with senior leadership
• Possess effective task/time management organizational skills
• Capacity to develop solutions to technical issues of moderate scope
• Ability to organize, analyze/interpret, and effectively communicate data and results
• Motivated, self-starter with strong mechanical aptitude
• Good interpersonal, team, and communication skills are a must
• May lead cross-functional teams within and external to Just. May be a core department lead in NPI.
• Responds to equipment alarms.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven record of accomplishment managing, supervising and developing staff
• In-depth knowledge of purification equipment, operations, and engineering principles
• Recognized technical mastery of disposable manufacturing technologies at commercial scale
• Participation in client and regulatory agency audits
• Uses technical depth and breadth todevelop solutions to deviation investigations, leads CAPA projects, or coordinates more in depth troubleshooting issues where vendors may be involved.
• Fundamental understanding and basic operation of process automation (DeltaV)
• Experienced in technology and/or process transfer for late stage clinical manufacturing or commercial qualification campaigns; commercial campaign support
• Application of knowledge and expertise to solve complex technical problems; may apply novel approach that provides significant technology advancement
• Active participation/lead technical projects with collaborators and vendors
• Experience with finite scheduling tools and allocation of resources and equipment

Why Join Us:

Growth Opportunities: We’re a company that believes in continuous learning and development. Whether it’s professional courses, mentorship, or new projects, we’ll help you grow.

Flexible Work Environment: We offer flexible work options to help you balance your professional and personal life. This role is site based.

Inclusive Culture: We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone’s voice is valued, and curiosity is encouraged.

Innovative Projects: You’ll have the chance to work on groundbreaking initiatives and cutting-edge technology in an atmosphere where your curiosity is the key to success.

A Place for Big Ideas: We don’t just talk about thinking outside the box—we throw the box away. If you’ve got ideas, we want to hear them.

Are You Still Curious? If you’ve read this far, then chances are you’ve got a curious mind—just like us. So, what are you waiting for? We can’t wait to see where your curiosity leads you—and how it will shape the future of Just Evotec Biologics. Let your curiosity guide your career—#BeCurious and explore the endless possibilities at Just Evotec Biologics!

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be $100,000 to $150,000; Base salary offered may vary depending on individual’s skills, experience and competitive market value.

Additional total rewards include discretionary annual bonus, comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, short-term and long-term disability, company paid basic life insurance, 401k company match, flexible work, generous paid time off and paid holiday, wellness and transportation benefits Evotec (US) Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Evotec (US) Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, age, disability, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Evotec (US) Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, age, disability, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Evotec is a life science company with a unique business model that delivers on its mission to discover and develop highly effective therapeutics and make them available to the patients. The Company’s multimodality platform comprises a unique combination of innovative technologies, data and science for the discovery, development, and production of first-in-class and best-in-class pharmaceutical products. Evotec leverages this “Data-driven R&D Autobahn to Cures” for proprietary projects and within a network of partners including all Top 20 Pharma and over 800 biotechnology companies, academic institutions, as well as other healthcare stakeholders. Evotec has strategic activities in a broad range of currently underserved therapeutic areas, including e.g. neurology, oncology, as well as metabolic and infectious diseases. Within these areas of expertise, Evotec aims to create the world-leading co-owned pipeline for innovative therapeutics and has to-date established a portfolio of more than 200 proprietary and co-owned R&D projects from early discovery to clinical development.

Evotec operates globally with more than 5,000 highly qualified people. The Company’s 17 sites offer highly synergistic technologies and services and operate as complementary clusters of excellence. For additional information please go to www.evotec.com and follow us on X/Twitter @Evotec and LinkedIn. Please click on the link below to access and review our Privacy Information for Applicants: Privacy Information for Applicants