Senior Director

AbCellera is breaking the barriers of conventional drug development to propel antibody-based medicines from target to clinic. We are a team of scientists, engineers, creatives, and business professionals who believe that advancing science enhances lives. We have developed technologies to unlock high-value drug targets, including antibody-drug conjugates and T-cell engagers for cancer, and complex transmembrane proteins for indications such as metabolic and endocrine conditions, pain, and autoimmunity.

We are looking for a motivated leader to join our team as the Senior Director, Manufacturing Operations (GMP). You will be responsible for building a team and designing facilities to meet an audacious goal: to go from discovery to fill-finish in a year. You will be given the freedom to innovate and move at lightning speed to create a legacy in our industry. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, construction, qualification, and operation of a new GMP manufacturing facility for the production of antibody therapeutics.

How you might spend your days

• Providing exceptional leadership to the organization, including hiring, mentoring, and developing staff
• Serving as the senior manufacturing operations leader for the design, construction, and start-up of a new GMP Manufacturing facility for the production of antibody therapeutics. This includes ensuring facility is designed for the future, including the ability to implement innovative manufacturing approaches, add additional capacity, and/or extend into other competency areas (e.g., drug product manufacturing) 
• Working closely with site leadership and quality peers to develop and implement all GMP systems with an emphasis on paperless eSystems   
• Working closely with TechOps peers in process & analytical development to establish a paradigm for efficient process transfer and for SME technical support to manufacturing 
• Ensuring the schedules of the people, facility, equipment, materials, and documents are established and maintained to support the throughput of the facility
• Identifying and mitigating risks in manufacturing operations that could negatively impact delivery of safe and effect therapies to patients  
• Providing senior leadership to ensure the facility and operation is prepared for all quality audits by AbCellera partners and regulatory inspections by global regulatory agencies and that any findings are addressed promptly
• Reviewing and approving controlled master documents including standard operating procedures, batch records, material specifications, and validation protocols
• Budgeting and planning including working closely with the Business Development team to support establishment of global partnerships for antibody discovery-through-GMP

We’d love to hear from you if

• You are strongly self-motivated and are able to identify project needs and follow that up with building and implementing solutions
• You are passionate about building dynamic new teams and capabilities that accomplish important goals
• You have a BS/MS/PhD in biological sciences, engineering or relevant scientific discipline and 12-15+ years of experience in manufacturing of biologics in a GMP setting
• You have 6+ years of experience in a leadership role managing technical operations, process development, and/or GMP manufacturing operations
• You have outstanding technical acumen, operational understanding, and GMP compliance in building and managing the new GMP facility
• You have the passion to build, lead, and mentor a team with the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy on the team, the organization, and the country 
• You have a desire to innovate and push to do things differently 
• You are enthusiastic about applying your expertise in manufacturing operations 
• You are an outstanding communicator and teammate 
• You have experience leading a site through quality audits and/or regulatory inspections and also have experience with CMC regulatory filings

What We Offer

AbCellera’s hiring range for this role is CAD $202,600 - $253,200 annually, commensurate with your education and job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to base salary, we offer equity, annual bonus dependent on team and company performance, and a 6% (non-match) RRSP contribution.

You will have a CAD $1,500 annual Active Lifestyle Allowance, annual vacation, professional development opportunities, and comprehensive health benefits. Scientific and technical mentorship is a priority. And you’ll find we prioritize teams and social groups to build community and connections across AbCellera.

About AbCellera

AbCellera is a global company that discovers and develops antibody-based medicines that help people live longer, happier, and more productive lives. We are focused on bringing innovative medicines to patients, both by advancing our internal pipeline of programs and partnering with companies that have novel science or innovative technology.

And it all starts with our team. We’ve built a place where people feel they are part of something bigger than themselves. A place that exists to push the limits of science and technology, and aims to bring better therapies to patients.

We look for people with drive and energy. Idealists. People we love and people we trust. This may be unconventional, but it is the key to our success.

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