Arcellx · 2 days ago
Manager, Facility Operations
Redwood City, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $155K/yr
8+ years expArcellx is a public, clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on engineering innovative immunotherapies for cancer patients. They are seeking a Manager of Facility Operations to lead and support cell therapy facility operations, ensuring compliance with cGMP requirements and overseeing the operationalization of their Clinical Manufacturing facility.
BiotechnologyHealthcarePharmaceuticalLife ScienceBiopharmaHealth Care
Responsibilities
Lead cell therapy facility operations support activities to ensure robust and safe production in compliance with cGMP requirements
Develop, review, and approve SOPs, protocols, and documents related to facilities operations, engineering, maintenance, and life cycle management
Coordinate with manufacturing for execution of discrete patient lots or healthy donor runs to deliver on pipeline/ clinical trial needs
Maintain KPI’s related to facility operations
Operate with Safety first, Quality always mindset
Support Facility related investigations, implement corrective actions, manage change controls, and support gap assessments for tech transfer activities
Oversee building systems, utilities, and space planning for manufacturing, and lab areas
Support proposed construction, facility qualification & modification projects as needed
Track facilities operations and manage equipment calibration and preventative maintenance
Assist in developing Business Continuity Processes for critical business systems, manufacturing, and lab processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, chemical, bioengineering, mechanical or electrical engineering (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Minimum 8 years of manufacturing and/or facility operations support experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry. Candidates with more experience may be considered at the senior manager level
Strong knowledge/ understanding of FDA regulations (GMP's), industry standards, and cGMP Quality systems
Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Can manage shifting priorities to meet critical deadlines while providing clear direction to team members
Demonstrates strong collaboration, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
Preferred
Proficiency in Operational Excellence principles/ initiatives to implement continuous improvement in manufacturing is a plus
Benefits
100% coverage for medical, dental and vision for team members and dependents
Unlimited vacation
A 3-day weekend every month
Fully-paid parental leave for up to 6 months
Tuition reimbursement
401k employer contribution
Relocation assistance
Company
Arcellx
Arcellx is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that provides patients with immune cell therapies.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$622MKey Investors
Kite PharmaCAM Capital,Samsara BioCapitalAju IB Investment,Quan Capital
2023-11-15Post Ipo Equity· $200M
2022-12-09Post Ipo Equity· $100M
2022-06-15Post Ipo Equity· $112M
Leadership Team
Michelle Gilson
Chief Financial Officer
Brad Gliner
Vice President, Clinical Research and Regulatory Affairs
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