Senior Director, Biologics Manufacturing Operations

Evotec; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability coverage

Life insurance

401k match

Flexible work

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Evotec seeks a senior manufacturing leader to head a team performing late-stage biologics operations, including cell culture and purification, with disposable-based technologies. The role requires strong on-the-floor presence, cGMP compliance, and leadership over day-to-day activities and staff training.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, commissioning/validation participation, and ensuring adherence to procedures, while supporting regulatory inspections and staff development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biological or engineering science with 15+ years relevant experience.
• Technical mastery of cell culture, purification, and solution preparation operations using disposable-based manufacturing technologies.
• Proven knowledge of cGMP requirements to ensure compliance; previous experience managing staff.
• In-depth knowledge of equipment, operations, and engineering principles.
• Strong focus on quality and attention to detail; effective task/time management.
• Motivated, self-starter with strong mechanical aptitude; good interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a group of manufacturing staff in late-stage biologics manufacturing operations (cell culture, purification, media/solutions).
• Oversee day-to-day operations on the floor with disposable-based technologies and ensure cGMP compliance.
• Troubleshooting and providing technical expertise; support for commissioning, validation, and regulatory site inspections.
• Ensure staff training compliance and execution against written procedures; manage finite scheduling.

Skills

cGMP knowledge

Leadership

Cell culture

Purification

Project management

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Equipment knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biological or engineering science

Tools

DeltaV

BAS systems

Qualification execution (DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ)

Job description

Evotec seeks a senior manufacturing leader to head a team performing late-stage biologics operations, including cell culture and purification, with disposable-based technologies. The role requires strong on-the-floor presence, cGMP compliance, and leadership over day-to-day activities and staff training.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, commissioning/validation participation, and ensuring adherence to procedures, while supporting regulatory inspections and staff development.