Senior Manager, MSAT

Artiva Biotherapeutics Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Artiva Biotherapeutics Inc. is seeking a Sr. Manager, MSAT Engineer to drive tech transfer, validation, and manufacturing excellence for NK cell therapies. You will support clinical and commercial manufacturing, write master batch records, SOPs, and risk assessments, and lead deviation investigations.

The role requires deep GMP knowledge, strong problem-solving skills, and experience with cGMP in regulated environments. Excellent collaboration and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in biotechnology, chemical engineering, or related fields.
• Experience managing complex MSAT projects in late-stage clinical/commercial manufacturing.
• Strong ability to establish standardized processes and governance in regulated settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead tech transfer of new processes into the site.
• Prepare documents to support validation and batch manufacturing.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing processes and drive investigations.
• Track/process deviations and CAPA implementation.
• Create dashboards for manufacturing data visualization.

Skills

Project management

Tech transfer

Process validation

Communication

Cell therapy

GMP / cGMP

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in biotech or chemical engineering

Tools

IQ/OQ/PQ

CAPA

Job description

About Artiva

We are a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing natural killer (NK) cell-based therapies. Our mission is to develop effective, safe, and accessible cell therapies for patients with devastating autoimmune diseases. We aim to develop therapies that patients and physicians can utilize in a community setting. Our lead product candidate, AlloNK®, is a non-genetically modified, cryopreserved NK cell therapy being evaluated in combination with B-cell targeted monoclonal antibodies (mAbs). We believe the compelling cell-killing properties of NK cells, when combined with mAbs for targeting, create an opportunity to generate potentially transformative therapies. For more information, visit www.artivabio.com.

Make an impact where your expertise matters. As Senior Manager, MSAT Engineer, you’ll provide hands‑on technical leadership across clinical and commercial manufacturing, driving tech transfer, process validation, troubleshooting, investigations, and manufacturing excellence in a fast‑paced, growing biotech.

Summary

As a member of the MSAT (Manufacturing Science & Technology) organization, you are a key player in the MSAT team supporting Artiva’s allogeneic manufacturing processes. The Sr. Manager, MSAT Engineer is accountable for driving results in a fast‑paced environment by providing technical support for clinical and commercial manufacturing. The Sr. Manager, MSAT Engineer’s responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: performing tech transfers of new processes and technologies into the site, preparation of documentation to support process validation and batch manufacturing, troubleshooting manufacturing processes, completing process deviations and investigations, and tracking and trending manufacturing data. These functions will be executed following standard operating procedures and batch records in accordance with FDA and EU requirements and current Good Manufacturing Practices.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provides technical assistance for process tech transfer and validation efforts for assigned manufacturing projects.
• Writes Master Batch Records, SOPs, deviation reports, and technical risk assessments with a strong understanding of equipment, process, and testing.
• Leads the deviations process under QA supervision and performs thorough Root Cause Analysis.
• Monitors manufacturing processes during production runs to assess any technical process issues and provides troubleshooting support as needed.
• Authors manufacturing investigations and drives CAPA implementation.
• Supports raw materials characterization and E&L risk assessment.
• Creates dashboards to visualiz e m anufacturing.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Establishes a Track and Trend program in collaboration with biostatistics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in biotechnology, chemical engineering, or related disciplines.
• Proven experience in managing complex projects.
• T technical depth & process expertise in late-stage clinical and commercial manufacturing.
• Ability to establish business processes, drive standardization and governance in complex environments.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, presentation skills, as well as digital literacy.
• Cell culture, cell therapy, or aseptic processing experience.
• Equipment and/or new technology design, qualification, and testing experience in a cGMP environment (IQ, OQ, PQ) including process validation.
• Strong understanding of GMP environment and change control processes.
• Experience with investigations and structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., deviations, DMAIC, root cause analysis).
• Proactive and willing to accept temporary responsibilities outside of initial job description.
• Experience in engineering in highly regulated manufacturing environments.

In addition to a great culture, we offer:

• A beautiful facility
• An entrepreneurial, highly collaborative, and innovative environment
• Comprehensive benefits, including:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Long‑Term Disability (LTD)
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Company‑paid holidays, including the year‑end holiday week
  • Our recognition program, Bonus.ly, is where you can trade in points earned for things you want.

If all this speaks to you, come join us on our journey!

Base Salary: $ 150,000 - $165,000. Exact compensation may vary based on level, skills, and experience.

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