Operations Manager (Onsite)

Scorpion Therapeutics; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee first-shift sterile liquids manufacturing in a GMP environment supporting clinical pipelines.

You will supervise daily shop-floor activities, drive safety, quality, and compliance, and lead investigations with a Lean continuous improvement mindset.

Onsite in West Point, PA with 10% travel; 3+ years leadership in regulated manufacturing preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in science, engineering, or related field, with 3+ years leadership in GMP manufacturing
• Strong GMP, data integrity, and quality systems knowledge

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily shop-floor, prioritize work, and ensure safety, quality, and compliance.
• Lead investigations and maintain inspection readiness; drive Lean continuous improvement.
• Develop a high-performing team through coaching and engagement.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, Ops, Validation, Supply Chain, and Regulatory.

Skills

Leadership

GMP knowledge

Quality systems

Lean methodologies

Cross-functional collaboration

Coaching and engagement

Education

Bachelor’s in science/engineering or related field

Job description

Role

Operations Manager overseeing first-shift sterile liquids manufacturing in a GMP environment supporting clinical pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Daily shop-floor supervision, prioritization, shift coordination, and ensuring safety, quality, and compliance.
• Lead investigations, maintain inspection readiness, and promote continuous improvement using Lean methodologies.
• Develop a high-performing team through coaching and engagement, fostering a culture of operational excellence.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, Technical Operations, Validation, Supply Chain, and Regulatory teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in science, engineering, or related field; minimum 3 years' leadership experience in regulated GMP manufacturing or related life sciences functions.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, data integrity, and quality systems.

Preferred Skills

• Aseptic/sterile manufacturing (2+ years).
• Experience supporting FDA/EMA inspections.
• Expertise in quality management systems and operational excellence tools.
• High-value biopharma specifics: sterile drug products, aseptic processing, regulatory compliance, inspection readiness, and cross-functional collaboration within a regulated clinical manufacturing setup.

Work Setup

Onsite in West Point, PA, with 10% travel.