Sr. Manager, Drug Product Finishing Operations

Radiometer; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldevron, a Danaher operating company, seeks a Sr. Manager to lead Drug Product Finishing Operations, including Visual Inspection, labeling, and future packaging. This on-site role reports to the Vice President of Manufacturing and sits in the GMP realm.

You will build and scale the finishing strategy, lead leaders and inspectors, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring quality controls are in place for compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, engineering, operations, business, or a related field.
• 10+ years in pharmaceutical/biologics manufacturing or related technical function, incl. Drug Product finishing.
• 2+ years of leadership experience managing people, programs or cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Build and scale the Finishing Operations strategy, organization, operating model, capacity plan, and capability roadmap.
• Lead Finishing leaders, inspectors, trainers, and support roles; establish hiring, training, qualification, and retention plans.
• Own daily execution, staffing, scheduling, area and equipment readiness, product flow, documentation, and chain of custody.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Program management

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences/engineering/related field

Job description

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Aldevron, one of Danaher's 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we're all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You'll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher's system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact - innovating at the speed of life. At Aldevron, we deliver world-class CDMO services that accelerate the development of groundbreaking therapies. Our mission is to be the engine of innovation for genomic medicine pioneers. As a member of our team, you'll help bring life-changing innovations to life—impacting millions around the world. We bring together deep scientific expertise, an unwavering commitment to quality, and a collaborative spirit to drive progress. Whether you're launching your career or bringing years of experience, we value the unique perspective you bring. Join us and become part of a mission-driven team advancing science and unlocking human potential—one discovery at a time. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Sr. Manager, Drug Product Finishing Operations leads Aldevron's post-fill Drug Product Finishing capability, including Visual Inspection, labeling, and future packaging, serialization, semi-automated inspection, and related operations. This position reports to the Vice President, Manufacturing responsible for GMP Production, is part of the Manufacturing department, and is an on-site role.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Build and scale the Finishing Operations strategy, organization, operating model, capacity plan, and capability roadmap, including future packaging, serialization, automated inspection, ID grading, kitting, final assembly, and expanded labeling capabilities.
• Lead Finishing leaders, inspectors, trainers, and support roles; establish hiring, training, qualification, requalification, performance, succession, and retention plans.
• Own daily execution, staffing, scheduling, shift coverage, area and equipment readiness, product flow, reconciliation, documentation completion, material status, staging, handoffs, chain of custody, and time-out-of-temperature tracking.
• Lead Visual Inspection as a dedicated capability and transition labeling execution into Finishing while preserving independent Quality controls.
• Define user requirements and support capital projects, vendor selection, qualification, validation, maintenance, calibration, technology transfer, and operational handoff.
• Assess new products, formats, and technologies for inspect ability, labeling, packaging, defect-kit readiness, equipment fit, staffing, cycle time, sample needs, and operational risk.
• Support deviations, investigations, corrective and preventive actions, change controls, risk assessments, audits, regulatory inspections, client discussions, readiness reviews, metrics, budgets, resource priorities, and continuous improvement.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, engineering, operations, business, or a related field.
• 10 or more years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical or biologics manufacturing, operations, quality, engineering, validation, or a related technical function, including Drug Product finishing or execution.
• 2 or more years of leadership experience managing people, major programs, or cross-functional implementation. Experience indirectly leading and influencing associates and leaders outside of their span of control will be a critical skill.
• Experience with Visual Inspection and at least one related Drug Product finishing capability, such as labeling, packaging, serialization, ID grading, or release readiness.
• Experience standing up or expanding facilities, equipment, or capabilities through qualification, validation, and commercial handoff.
• Experience with batch readiness, material handoffs, chain of custody, product status, storage and transport controls, time-out-of-temperature management, and compliant documentation or data-integrity controls.
• Experience leading investigations, corrective and preventive actions, change controls, risk assessments, and continuous improvement in a current Good Manufacturing Practice environment.

Travel, Physical & Environment Requirements

• Ability to travel as required for vendor, client, facility, and business needs.
• Ability to routinely work in Drug Product and Finishing areas, including cleanrooms or controlled areas requiring personal protective equipment and gowning, and near refrigerated or temperature-controlled product.
• Ability to see, talk, hear, sit, stand, walk for extended periods, use computers and manufacturing systems, and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to occasionally support operations outside normal business hours.

Reasonable accommodations may be made as required.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• An advanced degree in life sciences, engineering, operations, business, or a related field.
• FDA and EMA inspections, client audits, and DEA requirements when controlled substances are in scope.
• A contract development and manufacturing organization supporting products from early clinical development through commercial readiness.

Aldevron, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

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