Full-Time
Senior Manager
Operational Technology
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Cellares
201-500 employees
Develops and manufactures cell therapies efficiently
Compensation Overview
$130k - $210kAnnually
Senior
Bridgewater Township, NJ, USA
Full time onsite position in Bridgewater, New Jersey.
- Bachelor's Degree in related field or proper training 10+ years of relevant experience
- Previous leadership experience is nice to have
- Proven experience in IT management with a manufacturing or industrial setting, with a strong focus on 24x7 operational support
- Experience with network architecture, monitoring, server management, and cybersecurity best practices
- Experience with Fortigate firewalls, Hirschmann industrial switches, lab and warehouse equipment
- Experience with various applications such as Nutanix Prism, SharePoint, and JIRA
- Experience working in a biotech regulated environment
- Knowledge of and experience with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) required
- Experience working in a fast-paced start-up environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills and customer orientation
- Ability to interact with senior management to map business priorities to IT needs, as well as in various settings such as steering committees, 1:1s, and presentations
- Comfortable in a fast-paced start-up company environment with minimal direction and changing priorities
- Ability to be a strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure
- Self-awareness, integrity, authenticity, and a growth mindset
- Requires availability for on-call support and extended hours during critical system issues to maintain 24x7 operations
- This will be a full time onsite position in Bridgewater New Jersey
- This position will be responsible for the overall management and delivery of OT/ systems and technology in the company industrial and cell manufacturing manufacturing environments
- Contribute and maintain a robust OT roadmap of applications including definition of project objectives, prioritization, and implementation plans
- Ensure OT production environments adhere to security best practices and comply with relevant regulations
- This position will directly interact with the business functions on key use cases and priorities
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting for production-related OT/IT issues, ensuring minimal disruption to 24x7 operations
- Implement and monitor OT production systems to guarantee 24x7 uptime and reliability, including network, server, biotech manufacturing lab, and warehouse technology
- Develop and deliver training programs for new OT staff relating to production environment
- Contribute to creating SOPs, Policies, and Process and System maps for applications
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations, standards, and best practices related to OT and data security
Cellares develops and manufactures cell therapies in the biotechnology sector, operating as an Integrated Development and Manufacturing Organization (IDMO) that combines these processes in one facility. Its proprietary "Smart Factory" technology features an automated single-use cartridge system, which increases productivity, reduces costs, and lowers process failure rates compared to traditional methods. The company serves a range of clients, including preclinical, clinical, and commercial entities, and has partnerships with major pharmaceutical companies for CAR-T cell therapy manufacturing. Cellares aims to provide efficient and cost-effective manufacturing services, distinguishing itself from competitors in the biotechnology industry.
Company Stage
Series C
Total Funding
$345.3M
Headquarters
South San Francisco, California
Founded
2019
6 month growth
↑ 12%1 year growth
↑ 32%2 year growth
↑ 86%
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The $380M worldwide capacity reservation and supply agreement with Bristol Myers Squibb underscores Cellares' strong market position and growth potential.
- The launch of Cell Q, the world's first automated cGMP QC workcell, demonstrates Cellares' commitment to innovation and operational efficiency.
- The addition of industry veteran Christi Shaw to the advisory board brings invaluable expertise and leadership to the company.
What critics are saying
- The complexity of integrating advanced technologies like the Cell Shuttle and Cell Q could lead to operational challenges and delays.
- The highly competitive biotechnology sector requires continuous innovation to maintain a leading position, which can be resource-intensive.
What makes Cellares unique
- Cellares is the first Integrated Development and Manufacturing Organization (IDMO), combining development and manufacturing processes under one roof, unlike traditional CDMOs.
- Their proprietary 'Smart Factory' technology, including automated single-use cartridge systems, significantly boosts productivity and reduces costs and process failure rates.
- Strategic partnerships with major pharmaceutical companies like Bristol Myers Squibb and Lyell highlight their industry credibility and advanced capabilities.
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