Operations Manager
$127,313–$167,099 year
On-siteRaritan, New Jersey, United States
Raritan, New Jersey, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$127,313–$167,099 yearBiotechnologyLarge
Full TimeLargeBiotechnology
Job Summary
Legend Biotech seeks an Operations Manager (2nd Shift) for the Technical Operations team in Raritan, NJ to oversee 2nd shift cell therapy production in a sterile cGMP environment, manage staff development and performance, create and revise manufacturing work instructions and master batch records, drive continuous improvements, coordinate daily production schedules, and serve as the primary point of contact for 2nd shift supervisors while partnering with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality to ensure compliant product supply.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience required.
- A minimum of 5 years of operations experience within a cGMP environment in the biotech/biopharma industry with a minimum of 3 years supervisory experience. Cell/Gene Therapy experience preferred.
- An ability to build strong partnerships and effectively integrate with external collaborators to drive projects/programs forward in a matrixed environment.
- Ability to work independently and successfully, prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, integrate cross-functional issues and balance competing priorities effectively.
- Must be able to manage shifting priorities to meet critical deadlines in a fast paced and dynamic, growing environment, while providing clear direction to team members.
- Clear and succinct verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills and the ability to lead as a change agent to promote flexibility, creativity, and accountability.
- Basic project management skills, responsiveness to issues, and demonstrated passion for creating new medicines
- Experience with Operational Excellence and/or Lean Manufacturing is an asset.
- Ability to accommodate shift work including daily overtime and weekends, as required by the manufacturing process.
- Ability to accommodate unplanned overtime on little to no prior notice.
- GMP Compliance & Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of FDA, EMA, and other global regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Technology & Automation: Familiarity with modern manufacturing systems (MES, ERP, etc.) and digital transformation initiatives.
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- The base pay range below is what Legend Biotech USA Inc. reasonably expects to offer at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location. The company reserves the right to modify this range as needed and in accordance with applic…
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