Associate Director, External Operations, Cell Therapy – External Supply Management

Trzdev7

Gaithersburg, MD, US
Base: $115k to $173k; bonus/equity: short-term inc...
8+ years biotech pharma gmp operations experience
Cdmo and external partner management expertise
Tech transfer batch execution and investigations
The role leads external manufacturing partner operations across a network of CDMOs supporting cell therapy platforms including autologous, allogeneic, and in vivo

Job Summary

  • The role leads external manufacturing partner operations across a network of CDMOs supporting cell therapy platforms including autologous, allogeneic, and in vivo.
  • Candidates will establish operational governance, manage tech transfer, and oversee batch execution to meet supply, quality, and cost targets.
  • The position offers eligibility for short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards, and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage.

Matching Summary

The role leads external manufacturing partner operations across a network of CDMOs supporting cell therapy platforms including autologous, allogeneic, and in vivo.

Salary

Base: $115K to $173K; Bonus/Equity: Short-term incentives and equity-based awards available; Benefits: Qualified retirement programs, paid time off, health dental vision

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years biotech pharma GMP operations experience
  • CDMO and external partner management expertise
  • Tech transfer batch execution and investigations
  • SAP integration for physical and financial flows
  • Cross-functional leadership in supply chain quality

Nice-to-have

  • Lean structural continuous improvement application
  • Digital analytics AI-enabled workflow experience
  • Cell gene therapy specific background preferred
  • Contract negotiation MSA SOW content skills
  • Budget input monitoring and spend management

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or life sciences required
  • Minimum 8+ years in biotech pharma GMP operations
  • At least 2 years in cell and gene therapy preferred

Work Rights

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