Salary Range: 115000 to 160000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

More than one million people in the United States today are fighting blood cancer. While a traditional allogeneic stem cell transplant has been the best hope for many, the transplant itself can prove fatal or lead to serious conditions, such as graft vs. host disease. Orca Bio is a late-stage biotechnology company redefining the transplant process by developing next-generation cell therapies with the goal of providing significantly better survival rates with dramatically fewer risks. With our purified, high-precision investigational cell therapies we hope to not only replace patients’ blood and immune systems with healthy ones, but also restore their lives.

Summary:

Located at our new commercial manufacturing facility at 7910 Metro Air Parkway, Sacramento, CA, the Manager, MSAT is responsible for leading the new Manufacturing Science and Technology team within the organization. This role oversees the optimization and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and technologies to ensure product quality, efficiency and compliance with regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

Lead a small team of scientists, engineers and technical experts
Provide leadership and guidance in technical decision-making related to manufacturing operations
Implement process improvements based on data analysis and scientific principles
Lead efforts in production excellence to support commercial scalability and compliance
Support the transfer of processes from R&D into GMP manufacturing facilities
Collaborate with cross functional teams to trouble shoot and resolve technical issues

Required Education & Experience

B.S. in Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmacy or related scientific discipline required
PhD in Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry or Analytical Chemistry strongly preferred
6+ years of industry experience with manufacturing processes and equipment in related fields: biologics, pharmaceutical fill and finish or drug substance manufacturing, Chemical or food industries
3+ years of people leadership experience
Experience in Cell therapy manufacturing preferred
Prior experience in regulated, GMP manufacturing operations
Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Other Requirements

Highly detail oriented with special attention to quality, compliance and safety
Ability to multitask and handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously; able to prioritize   
Demonstrates strong work ethic, curiosity to learn and contribute in a fast-paced collaborative environment 
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively
Ability to work in a collegial and collaborative manner, independently and part of a team
Ability to work in a fast-paced start-up environment while following SOPs
Highly tolerant and respectful of all team members
A sense of humor is always appreciated
Strong problem-solving skills with desire to improve upon established processes
Ability to work in cleanroom environments and, at times, across various shifts
Follow cleanroom protocols, e.g. no cosmetics including make-up, painted nails, jewelry or piercings, and must disclose any shedding skin condition
Occasional need to ascend/descend stairs within workspace; job requires standing/walking

Who we are

We are driven by a passion for science and compassion for patients. We act with urgency to ensure our treatments are one day accessible to all who need them.

We live by our core values of passion, courage, and integrity. Excellence in our work means the chance to unlock a better quality of life for our patients, and with that comes tremendous responsibility.

We innovate on a path that hasn’t been paved. We embrace an entrepreneurial spirit and take calculated risks to achieve our mission. We aren’t afraid to ask “why not” and challenge the status quo.

We maintain a start-up culture of camaraderie and leadership by example, regardless of title.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and recognize that celebrating our differences creates stronger, lasting solutions that better serve our team, our patients and their healthcare providers.

To learn more: https://orcabio.com/join-our-team/

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Orca Bio does not accept resumes from staffing agencies with which we do not have a written agreement and specific engagement for a particular opening. Our employment activities, inquiries and offers are managed through our HR/Talent team, and all candidates are presented through this channel only. We do not accept unsolicited resumes, and we rarely outsource recruitment.

Manager – Manufacturing Science and Technology

Msat

Orca Bio

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