Senior Manager, Cell Derivation Unit

Overview

The Senior Manager, Cell Derivation Unit is responsible for the management of the activities related to the derivation of cells from human tissue sources for the production of primary cell lines and conducting the Cell Banking activities in the generation of master and working cell banking used as the source of Biopharmaceutical production.  The Senior Manager will assure that all activities conducted within the CDU-Cell Banking facility are in strict compliance to cGMP as described by the US Food and Drug Administration and in accordance with the ATCC Quality System. 

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• BS/BA/MS degree in Chemistry/Life Science, Engineering or equivalent with minimum of ten (10) years’ experience, with a minimum of five (5) years’ successful supervisory experience.
• Experience in working in BSL2 laboratories.
• Work within a cGMP/ISO regulated environment for 10 years

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in working in an aseptic environment.
• Self-starter, motivated and takes initiative; strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills; able to work collaboratively with all levels of staff to resolve problems to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving and results.
• Seek, learn, and apply new skills/knowledge to perform job responsibilities.
• Attentive to detail with a high level of accuracy; exercise sound judgment and demonstrates leadership qualities and success in management of change.
• Resourceful, diplomatic and professional; deliver outstanding customer service; a can-do attitude and work style that supports teamwork, collaboration and positive relationships.
• Adaptable; be able to shift priorities and focus as departmental and/or business demands change
• Strong analytical skills and organized; completes tasks ahead of schedule.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including excellent listening skills and presentation skills to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively.
• Position-relevant computer experience including Microsoft Office.
• Follow all company safety practices, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and policies.
• Strong business orientation and financial skills.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Six Sigma Certification: Green Belt/Black Belt Preferred.
• Prior experience leading technical manufacturing operations at the managerial level.
• Prefer experience leading or supporting lean manufacturing implementation.

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