Iovance Biotherapeutics
Manager, Manufacturing Operations
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Senior · Contract
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About the role
- This individual is directly responsible for the teams whose goals are to produce products on the manufacturing floor.
- The Manufacturing Manager is also responsible for the development of staff, to accommodate Iovance's needs as a growing organization.
- Week 1: Shift A: Sunday to Wednesday from 1700 to 0430
Responsibilities
- Oversees the Manufacturing Operations team to support clinical and commercial production.
- Develop schedules for manufacturing that meet monthly and quarterly targets. Ensure resources are adequate to complete operations and fully optimized from an operational excellence perspective.
- Lead critical level investigations as related to the manufacturing and initial validation steps. Approve deviations, non-conformances, and CAPAs as Partner with Quality to address these issues effectively and compliantly.
- Identify, lead, and implement continuous improvement opportunities for process and production related items.
- Continuously seek and support new approaches, practices, and processes to improve the efficiency and effectivity of the operation.
Requirements
- When in the lab, must be able to work in Lab setting with various chemical/biochemical exposures, including latex and bleach.
- Minimum BS. degree in biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, or related technical field, or equivalent industry experience.
- Demonstrated technical knowledge of aseptic processing in cleanroom environments a
- Solid knowledge of FDA regulations and GMP.
- Solid knowledge of human error reduction strategies, and right-first time execution.
Nice to have
- Ensure resources are adequate to complete operations and fully optimized from an operational excellence perspective.
- Expert level in visual management, KPIs, huddle boards etc.
- A highly effective "First time right" program is required for autologous cell
- Participate in tours or information requests for all agency and internal audits of the manufacturing facilities/processes and respond to any observations received per
- Supervision and development of direct reports, mentoring/coaching to motivate and mentor peers/ staff, to foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Establish objectives and conduct performance reviews, monitoring progress toward objectives and provide timely feedback to Management.
- Author and revise documentation, including drafting and approval of SOPs, Batch Records, Deviations, CAPAs, etc.
- Ensure the department understands and complies with quality standards and requirements as documented.
Skills
- Demonstrated project management Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong technical writing ability.
Benefits
- Develop and provide monthly manufacturing metrics and "Health of the Operations"
Company info
- In this postion, one provides guidance and oversite to the process and production as well as timely document review, ensuring material is made in a safe and compliant manner and meeting company targets.
- Comply with Safety SOPs, SDS sheets, and laboratory procedures per company policy and OSHA
Equal opportunity
- If you need assistance or accommodation to apply to one of our opportunities, please contact careers@iovance.com.
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