Oligonucleotide Manufacturing & Growth Leader

X4 Engineering; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

X4 Engineering is seeking a seasoned General Manager to lead a growing oligonucleotide manufacturing business within a global life sciences organization. You will own operational performance, drive manufacturing excellence and lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver profitable growth.

The role demands deep experience in oligonucleotide production, GMP/cGMP environments and proven ability to scale processes from development to commercial manufacturing while managing budgets and strategic

Qualifications

• Experience in oligonucleotide, nucleic-acid or related synthetic chemistry manufacturing.
• Experience in GMP/cGMP environments.
• Proven leadership of manufacturing, technical operations or a business unit with people and financial responsibility.
• Experience scaling processes from development into commercial manufacturing.
• A degree in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Own the overall operational and financial performance of the business unit, including revenue, profitability, costs and resource planning.
• Lead day-to-day oligonucleotide manufacturing operations, ensuring production targets and quality standards.
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team across manufacturing, technical operations, quality and support functions.
• Drive continuous improvement, productivity and cost-reduction initiatives across the operation.
• Oversee manufacturing capacity, production planning, equipment utilization and capital requirements.
• Partner with technical and scientific teams on process development, scale-up and manufacturing readiness.
• Ensure GMP/cGMP, quality and regulatory compliance across the operation.
• Develop budgets, forecasts, headcount plans and capital expenditure requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Operational management

Financial ownership

People leadership

GMP/cGMP experience

Process development

Scale-up

Commercial operations

P&L management

Budgeting

Education

Chemistry/Biochemistry/Chemical Engineering/Pharmaceutical Sciences

Job description

X4 Engineering is seeking a seasoned General Manager to lead a growing oligonucleotide manufacturing business within a global life sciences organization. You will own operational performance, drive manufacturing excellence and lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver profitable growth.

The role demands deep experience in oligonucleotide production, GMP/cGMP environments and proven ability to scale processes from development to commercial manufacturing while managing budgets and strategic