Maravai LifeSciences translates extraordinary science into everyday miracles, helping biotech, biopharma, and life sciences companies everywhere deliver novel vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics. We are global leaders in providing products and services within the fields of nucleic acid production and biologics safety testing to many of the world's leading biopharma, vaccine, diagnostics, and cell and gene therapy companies.
At Maravai, we believe that diverse perspectives are the foundation of innovation. Through an inclusive and equitable culture where every team member is inspired to bring their best selves to work, we cultivate an environment in which we can lead together, providing differentiated value to our customers, and enabling the miracles of science. For over 35 years, Maravai’s portfolio companies have served as a catalyst for innovative, lifesaving technology for humanity. Pioneering nucleotide research since its inception, we are now leading the way in the rapidly expanding mRNA market.
Alphazyme, a Maravai LifeSciences company, is seeking a #MiracleMaker to join our team as a Director, Operations. As the Director, Operations you will be a strategic partner with the site leadership team, driving efficiencies in production by effectively managing resources, production planning and facility management. You will lead, design and support the expansion of production process to larger scale while ensuring phase appropriate quality regulations are met.
How you will make an impact:
- Lead Manufacturing and Production: Spearhead the operations of our manufacturing facilities, ensuring seamless production scheduling and operations with a lens on continuous improvement and scale up of production capabilities and capacity.
- Effective Team Management: Conduct weekly team meetings to align and manage each operational unit effectively, and hold weekly 1-on-1 sessions with direct reports to foster coaching, unity, and growth.
- Transparent Communication: Provide clear, concise, and frequent updates to teams, ensuring everyone is informed and aligned with our goals.
- Hands-On Leadership: Engage with the team on the floor, understand the business's opportunities and challenges, and encourage staff to present innovative solutions.
- Quality Support: Collaborate with our Quality team to enhance Alphazyme's Quality Management System (QMS) and support day-to-day investigations and troubleshooting efforts.
- R&D Collaboration: Assist R&D in transferring development initiatives to the production environment and scaling up operations.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement efficiency improvement initiatives, supporting our commitment to continuous improvement.
- Process Review and Enhancement: Annually review operating processes for relevance and plan for constant improvement.
- Customer Focused: Stay informed about unique and specific customer requirements, ensuring our operations meet and exceed expectations.
- Adapt and Expand: Continuously improve, adapt, and expand our capabilities as business needs evolve.
- Versatile Duties: Perform other essential functions and duties as required to support our mission.
The skills and experience that you will bring:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences or Chemical Engineering discipline; Advanced Degrees (JD, MBA, PhD) a plus
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in life science and diagnostics industry, with time spent in science/R&D, commercial, finance, and business/operational areas
- Deep customer-facing experience, with clear evidence of strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with ISO 13485 and federal regulations 21 CFR 820 and 211
- Experience in a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environment a plus
- General knowledge of protein purification and bacterial fermentation, high preference for hands on experience with enzyme production
- General knowledge of Facilities Management
The benefits of being a #MiracleMaker:
- You have the potential to change, improve, and save lives around the world.
- You have the opportunity to be a part owner in Maravai through RSU grants and optional employee stock purchase plans.
- We offer comprehensive medical plans and HSA/FSA options.
- Fertility & family planning assistance.
- A variety of additional optional benefits and insurance options, including pet insurance.
- Retirement contributions.
- Holidays & Paid Time Off.
See a comprehensive list of benefits at our Benefits & growth site at https://www.maravai.com/careers/benefits-and-growth/
To view more opportunities to become a #MiracleMaker, visit our career site at https://www.maravai.com/careers/
Maravai LifeSciences is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation, and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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