Director, Manufacturing
About this role
- Ensures that quality of the product is maintained, safety procedures, and company guidelines are followed.
- Manages utilization of equipment, facilities, and personnel to obtain maximum efficiency.
- Formulates and supervises processes, quality and production improvement methodologies.
- Maintains authority over budget and scheduling for the Manufacturing Operations Departments.
- Provides mentorship to managers of their functional area.
- Communicates progress of the department to the Executive Team.
- Identifies and evaluates fundamental issues or gaps that pose risk to the operations.
- Communicates corporate goals and objectives to the Manufacturing staff.
- Coordinates work with other departments to resolve issues across multiple departments.
- Leads adoption of lean practices and a continuous improvement mindset throughout manufacturing and in partnership with supporting organization to improve quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in a science or engineering discipline from a four-year college or university with 10 years of experience in a GMP facility manufacturing pharmaceuticals, preferably biologics or:
- Masters/Doctorate in a science or engineering discipline with 6-8 years of experience in a GMP facility manufacturing pharmaceuticals, preferably biologics.
- 7-15 years leading teams and managing operational budgets.
- Lean Six Sigma, Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
- You have a "bring it on!" team player approach and an unshakable positive attitude, always ready to tackle anything that comes your way.
- Your written and verbal skills are out of this world, and you communicate with clarity and confidence.
- You have exceptional multitasking skills and an unparalleled attention to detail that ensure the smooth running of everything.
- You are a master at building relationships, capable of establishing connections with anyone, be it team members, clients, vendors, or suppliers.
Company at a glance
Avid Bioservices is a biologics CDMO and partner focused on delivering quality, speed, and predictability from DNA to CGMP.
We support biotech and pharma companies across the full development lifecycle, with integrated capabilities in cell line development, process development, and CGMP manufacturing for clinical and commercial supply.
Our platforms are intentionally aligned from early development through manufacturing, enabling seamless tech transfer and reducing risk as programs scale.
Our approach is built on predictable delivery. We combine rapid timelines with disciplined execution, giving our partners confidence in both speed and outcomes.
With transparent communication and strong program management, our teams operate as an extension of our clients - ensuring clarity, accountability, and momentum at every stage.
Quality underpins everything we do. We have a strong regulatory track record and a commitment to operational excellence that enables consistent, reliable results from early-phase programs through commercial production.
Our U.S.-based facilities provide a trusted, scalable manufacturing environment.
At Avid, our services are designed to solve a single problem: how to move biologics programs forward quickly and reliably without compromising quality. By aligning our capabilities, platforms, and teams around that goal, we help our partners accelerate development and deliver therapies to patients with confidence.
Top Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Performance-based Bonuses
- Stock Equity
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