Manufacturing Team Lead, Liso-cel CAR-T, Manufacturing Operations

Scorpion Therapeutics; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Manufacturing Team Lead for Liso-cel CAR-T cell therapy production, overseeing GMP manufacturing processes in a controlled cleanroom setting.

The role involves a night shift (Wednesday–Saturday) onsite in New Jersey, guiding equipment setup, deviation investigations, and timely CAPA closures while upholding aseptic technique and GDP-compliant data recording. You will drive continuous improvement with cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with cell therapy/biopharmaceutical manufacturing experience or related technical degree with more extensive experience.
• Knowledge of cGMP/FDA regulations.
• Aseptic qualification.
• Proficiency in technical writing and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage equipment setup and operation for blood component manufacturing.
• Lead deviation investigations.
• Ensure timely closure of CAPAs.
• Maintain aseptic techniques.
• Record production data in compliance with GDPs.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Cell therapy manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Role

Manufacturing Team Lead for Liso-cel CAR-T cell therapy production, overseeing GMP manufacturing processes in a controlled cleanroom setting.

Responsibilities

• manage equipment setup and operation for blood component manufacturing
• lead deviation investigations
• ensure timely closure of CAPAs
• maintain aseptic techniques
• record production data in compliance with GDPs
• support continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 2-4 years of cell therapy or biopharmaceutical manufacturing experience (or related technical degrees with more extensive experience)
• knowledge of cGMP/FDA regulations
• aseptic qualification
• proficiency in technical writing and MS Office

Preferred

• experience with cell culture, cryopreservation, and biologics manufacturing

High-value details

• focus on cell therapy (Liso-cel CAR-T)
• cGMP environment
• blood component processing
• cross-functional team collaboration

Work schedule & location

The role involves shift-based work (night shift, Wednesday-Saturday) onsite in NJ, with physical and environmental requirements typical of a sterile manufacturing environment.