Manufacturing Manager

CSL Behring is a global biotechnology leader, guided by a promise to save and improve lives. Millions of people around the world are living with rare and serious medical conditions. CSL Behring is committed to delivering medicines that improve their lives.

With operations in 35+ nations and ~ 30,000 employees worldwide, CSL is inspired to develop and deliver a broad range of lifesaving therapies to treat disorders such as hemophilia and primary immune deficiencies, and vaccines to prevent influenza. Our therapies are also used in cardiac surgery, organ transplantation and burn treatment. CSL is the parent company of CSL Behring, CSL Plasma, CSL Seqirus and CSL Vifor. CSL Behring is a global leader in the protein biotherapeutics industry, focused on bringing to market biotherapies used to treat serious and often rare conditions.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace environment. An environment where colleagues can fulfill their career aspirations, realize their potential, and use their unique perspectives and experiences to make a difference in a world that needs solutions to rare and serious disease.
 

Could you be our next Manager of Cell Manufacturing? This is a hybrid opportunity at our Pasadena CA location.

You will manage cGMP compliant Cell Manufacturing operations meeting planned production outputs, oversee manufacturing campaigns and staff, work in collaboration with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance and Supply Chain. You

will report to the Director of Gene Therapy Cellular Manufacturing and have Scientist and Associate Scientist report to you.

• Manage manufacturing operations of a cGMP-compliant Cell Manufacturing facility to meet planned production targets with allocated resources.
• Produce SOPs, MBRs, and EOPs for equipment and procedures used in routine GMP Cell Manufacture
• Provide technical expertise and leadership for the Cell Manufacturing Facility, including Equipment Selection, facility procedures, reports, risk assessment and material ordering.
• Review validation documents to support manufacturing processes.
• Ensure deviations, CAPA, change controls, process transfers, and other goals are supported to completion.
• Support internal and external technology transfers and engage CMOs.
• Prepare data packages for regulatory agencies, internal and external presentations and publications.
• Manage manufacturing resources, production schedules and budget. Hire and develop manufacturing Scientists and Associates.
• Develop training material, update curricula and support ongoing training of manufacturing staff.
• Critically analyze manufacturing data. Prepare reports and present results to management and other team members.

REQUIREMENTS

• Masters in Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, Molecular Biology or other related field required or experience in relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years' relevant industry experience or equivalent experience in a relevant academic environment.
• Experience working in a GMP biologics manufacturing environment, for Cellular and Gene Therapy products.
• Experience in Training and managing staff.

The expected base salary range for this position at hiring is $110,000 - $150,000. Please note this salary range reflects the minimum and maximum base pay that CSL expects to pay for this position at the listed location as of the time of this posting. Individual base salary for a successful candidate is determined by qualifications, skill level, experience, competencies and other relevant factors. In addition to base salary, total compensation for this role may also include incentive compensation and equity. 

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CSL Behring is a global leader in developing and delivering high-quality medicines that treat people with rare and serious diseases. Our treatments offer promise for people in more than 100 countries living with conditions in the immunology, hematology, cardiovascular and metabolic, respiratory, and transplant therapeutic areas. Learn more about CSL Behring.

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