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The Laboratory Animal Management Association is seeking a Director of External Manufacturing Operations in Rahway, New Jersey, to lead partnerships with contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) for drug substance and product operations. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in small molecule manufacturing, compliance, and operational excellence, while also demonstrating strong leadership and collaborative skills.
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Job Summary
The organization helps launch and supply our critical medicines and vaccines around the world.
The Director of Operations will interact with key operational and functional leaders and will be a leader for critical products and transfers focused on small molecule drug substance and/or drug products.
The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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The Laboratory Animal Management Association is seeking a Director of External Manufacturing Operations in Rahway, New Jersey, to lead partnerships with contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) for drug substance and product operations. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in small molecule manufacturing, compliance, and operational excellence, while also demonstrating strong leadership and collaborative skills.
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Salary
Base: $173,200.00 - $272,600.00; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive; Benefits: Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid holidays, vacation, sick days
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
External Manufacturing Operations
Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs)
Drug Substance and Drug Product
GMP and EHS compliance
Lean Six Sigma skills
Technical Transfer execution
Nice-to-have
Business owner mentality
Influence without authority
Operate in ambiguous environments
Innovative thinking
Boundaryless collaboration
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s degree minimum in Engineering or Science
Ten (10) years' experience in small molecule drug substance and/or drug product manufacturing
Demonstrated experience in management/leadership positions
Demonstrated experience in managing a complex portfolio of projects