Tech Ops Leader: Design Transfer & Manufacturing

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading technology firm located in Chicago seeks a Senior Manager, Technical Operations to drive the transition of new products into manufacturing. This role involves leading a team of scientists and engineers, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing technical support. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in technical operations and design transfer in a regulated environment, particularly in the IVD or medical device fields.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master's Degree in a Biomedical-related discipline (or Bachelor's with extensive experience).
• 5+ years in Technical Operations, Design Transfer, or Product Development.
• 5+ years of experience in a regulated environment following GMP (IVD, Medical Device, or Pharmaceutical fields).
• 2–3 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong expertise in molecular biology methods (PCR, qPCR, multiplex PCR, NGS).
• Proven experience leading molecular assay design transfer to manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design transfer process to ensure products are manufacturable.
• Manage and develop a team of Process Scientists.
• Serve as the primary technical guide for existing products and processes.
• Direct and manage key strategic projects related to technology transfer.
• Ensure compliance with ISO and GMP requirements.
• Evaluate the technical capability of outsource providers.
• Develop new process formulas and technologies to achieve cost effectiveness.

Skills

Technical Operations

Design Transfer

Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Molecular Biology Methods

Education

Ph.D. or Master's Degree in a Biomedical-related discipline

Job description

A leading technology firm located in Chicago seeks a Senior Manager, Technical Operations to drive the transition of new products into manufacturing. This role involves leading a team of scientists and engineers, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing technical support. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in technical operations and design transfer in a regulated environment, particularly in the IVD or medical device fields.