Associate Director, Downstream Manufacturing

ZYLIDAC BIO LLC Emeryville, California, United States Executive/Management

About this position

Description:
  • Collaborate with the upstream manufacturing managers as it relates to the production activities andguidance of the manufacturing group.
  • Responsible for manufacturing related to product development, clinical and commercial production.
  • Ensuring and utilizing resources (personnel, equipment, facilities, supplies, etc.) to meet production demands.
  • Direct all aspects of chemical weighing preparation for GMP and non-GMP activities.
  • Direct all aspects of buffer solution preparation for GMP and non-GMP activities.
  • Direct all aspects of downstream operations for GMP and non-GMP activities.
  • Direct all aspects of filling and visual inspection operations for GMP and non-GMP activities.
  • Ensure adequate supplies of GMP raw materials and consumables are available based on the projects.
  • Responsible for process evaluation, improvement and implementation, data collection and management, creation, utilization and review of documentation, conformance to Standard Operation Procedures (SOP) and compliance to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
  • Lead and direct projects/programs for the manufacturing Downstream, Filling/Visual Inspection, and
  • Label/Packaging groups.
  • Provide training, guidance, and mentoring to junior staff and coordinate the assistance of other operations staff.
  • Point person for resource planning for manufacturing.
  • Subject matter expert for GMP, large scale manufacturing operations.
  • Hiring, training and the development of staff.
  • Assist Director of GMP Manufacturing with strategic planning and guidance of the manufacturing group.
Requirements:
  •  Experience in (any or all) technology transfer, validation, filling, and/or facility start-up.
  • Thorough knowledge of bioprocess validation and associated documentation.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • BS degree in life or physical sciences.
  • Minimum 10 years of GMP biopharmaceutical manufacturing. 
  • Previous management and leadership experience.


Salary Information

$170000.00 - $230000.00 Annual Salary