Director, Manufacturing

Key responsibilities

• Aseptic operations at Framingham facility including process controls, ensuring environmental monitoring systems are adequately staged, best practices and training are established to ensure the site maintains best-in-class sterile product quality assurance.
• Leads risk management efforts for aseptic operational controls and defines and maintains the facility's cross-contamination and particulate control strategy
• Work effectively with department leads to manage day to day operations involving scheduling of activities and staff, planning, batch record creation, execution and revision for DP formulation and filling.
• Support investigations, CAPA closure and implementation, protocol execution and overall documentation to support sterile operations
• Partners with Facilities, Engineering and Validation groups to ensure effective standards are maintained for preventative maintenance and calibration of equipment/facilities to support sterile manufacturing.
• Support and/or lead deployment of new technology as part of continuous improvement to existing systems or build out of future manufacturing suites
• Ensure the hiring, development, and retention of staff including engagement of the Sterile Operations team to ensure commercial readiness in support of product launch
• Works externally in industry forums to establish relationships and help shape strategy and regulations for the requirements of aseptic operations using existing and new technologies
• Safety as highest priority – ensure staff comply with all Safety Standards, OSHA and environmental requirements at all times. Proactively evaluate safety issues and address. Encourage a working environment which encourages input from all personnel

Educational requirements

• BA in Engineering/Biology/Chemistry/Biochemistry/Microbiology or other related science with minimum 10 years of work experience or Master’s degree with 8 years of work experience

Experience and skill requirement

• Minimum 6 years of experience in sterile product development and operations / aseptic facility controls or relevant cGMP environment.
• Experience leading teams and / or staff in a GMP-regulated environment is preferred.
• Technical experience in sterile product development, control implementation (e.g. CCS) and visual inspection is required
• Strong problem-solving skills; attention to detail and track record of excellent decision making and issue resolution
• Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional teams and across the business, persuasive and effective negotiation
• Experience in written and oral communication with health authorities (e.g. FDA, EMA)

Salary Range

• Replimune is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market competitive. For this role, the anticipated base pay range is $ 188,500- $243,500 . The exact base pay offered for this role will depend on various factors, including but not limited to the selected candidate’s unique set of qualifications, skills, and experience. Our current organizational needs also play a part in determining your final offer.
• At Replimune, base pay is only one part of your total compensation package. The selected candidate will be eligible for an annual performance incentive bonus, new hire equity, and ongoing performance-based equity. Replimune also offers various benefits offerings, including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k match, flexible time off, and a number of paid holidays including year-end shutdown.

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