The Manufacturing Director is responsible for the planning, directing, and coordinating activities related to the manufacturing processes for TBF/FBF building while maintaining a highly effective operation leading to the production of safe, efficacious and compliant monoclonal antibodies and therapeutics. The Manufacturing Director will be responsible for the cGMP production, manufacturing and systems that support the manufacture of monoclonal antibodies or virus-related vaccines and biotherapeutic products in a BSL 2 state-of-art facility.

The work we do at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies has never been more important—and we are looking for talented candidates to join us. We are growing our locations, our capabilities, and our teams, and looking for passionate, mission-driven people like you who want to make a real difference in people’s lives. Join FDB and help create the next vaccine, cure, or gene therapy in partnership with some of the most innovative biopharma companies across the globe. We are proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your passion, energy, and drive - what FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies call Genki. 

College Station, Texas may be a small, university town, but the lively cultural scene and local amenities make it a great place for families as well as those who want the ease of small-town life and the convenience of living close to the vibrant pulse of big cities. Eighty-seven percent of Texas' population lives within a 180-mile radius, so we are in the center of it all in Texas. And our site is nestled in the hub of innovation, representing a source of pride for the area.

Essential Functions:

• Directing and providing technical leadership for the overall manufacturing operations for the monoclonal antibodies or viral vector products and specialty drugs.
• Organizing, managing and improving manufacturing operations activities in support of the development of new products or processes and the manufacture of monoclonal antibodies or viral products according to cGMPs in a timely manner.
• Ensuring the full compliance to OSHA and cGMP regulations of the manufacturing operations at all times and working in concert with QA, Engineering and Materials Management to ensure that the manufacturing operations area is performing as required to meet client commitments.
• Working with the Metrology, Engineering and Facilities groups on site ensuring compliance and effectiveness through maintaining appropriate Engineering standards, maintenance and calibration of equipment according to all required standards.
• Direct manufacturing staff to ensure the timely delivery and right first time execution of manufacturing operations for multiple monoclonal antibodies or viral products in single rooms.
• Maintain the operational facility in the highest level of cGMP compliance per FDA and customer expectations.
• Build, maintain and motivate a multi technology operations team capable of achieving all productivity targets and output requirements to service clients with products on time.
• Assist the Executive Leadership Team in establishing strategic direction for manufacturing resources and activities for TBF/FBF, and setting objectives to maximize the value of the organization.
• Ensure continued operational efficiencies are realized with reliable schedule adherence, lower conversion cost and increased productivity.
• Establish priorities and assure adequate resources to complete projects in a timely manner.
• Provide technical support to the Commercial Development group through participation at customer meetings relating to all technologies.
• Represent the organizational unit as the prime internal and external contact for TBF/FBF site manufacturing operations.
• Complete investigations in a timely manner and ensure root causes are correctly identified.
• Share responsibility for short and long term resources and facility planning, and perform managerial duties as required, e.g. budgets, personnel performance appraisals, etc.
• Work directly with Validation, Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Project Management functional areas to plan and implement the execution of cGMP activities in manufacturing operations for both development processes and commercial operations.
• Monitor and report progress of projects within agreed upon time lines, ensuring client and Company objectives are met.
• Responsible for participating and representing all manufacturing operations in pre-approval inspections, FDA audits and client audits.
• Develop and manage the budget requirements for each fiscal year and organize the purchase of appropriate capital items as required for projects.
• Use Lean Six Sigma tools in day-to-day operations and to improve the operation.
• Report manufacturing and quality performance on a regular (i.e., monthly) basis through the use of various site metrics.
• Develop manufacturing plan and establish procedures for maintaining high standards of manufacturing operations to ensure that products conform to established customer and company quality standards.
• Formulate and recommend manufacturing policies and programs that guide the organization in maintaining and improving its competitive positions and the profitability of the operations.
• Direct and monitor department managers to accomplish goals of the manufacturing plan, consistent with established manufacturing and safety procedures. Act as a liaison between department management/subordinate levels, as well as, executive leadership/department manager levels to inform personnel of communications, decisions, policies, and all matters that affect their performance, attitudes, and results.
• Hire, train, develop and evaluate staff. Take corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with Company policy. Ensure compliance with current federal, state, and local regulations in consultation with Human Resources as appropriate.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned and required.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Clear leadership qualities and demonstrated success in management of change.
• Ability to coordinate, facilitate and organize resources.
• Ability to develop strategic relationships; strong verbal and written communication skills; excellent presentation skills.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Well organized with ability to handle multiple activities simultaneously.
• Detail oriented and accurate.
• Excellent computer skills and proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong interpersonal skills with an understanding of diverse backgrounds and an emphasis on communication: training, team building, negotiation skills, interdepartmental interactions, leadership and supervision (motivation, directing) and management (planning, budgeting, etc.)
• Ability to hire, train, and develop employees to grow within the organization. 

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Experience prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping and stretching.
• Use hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment is required.
• May be required to lift up to 40 pounds on occasion.
• Attendance is required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• The following positions will directly report to the Manufacturing Director: Manager Upstream Operations, Sr. Manager Downstream Operations, Associate Director Manufacturing Technology and Science, Sr. Manager Compliance, and additional Manufacturing support staff will also report into this position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree preferably in business, engineering, science, or a related field with a minimum of 10 years’ experience preferably in Biotechnology or Pharmaceutical Operations with at least 8 years’ experience in a leadership position; OR
• Bachelor’s degree preferably in business, engineering, science or a related field with a minimum of 12 years’ experience preferably in Biotechnology or Pharmaceutical Operations with at least 8 years’ experience in a leadership position; OR
• Associates degree minimum of 13 years’ experience preferably in Biotechnology or Pharmaceutical Operations with at least 8 years’ experience in a leadership position; OR
• High School diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 14 years’ experience preferably in Biotechnology or Pharmaceutical Operations with at least 8 years’ experience in a leadership position.
• Experience in GMP environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in logistics/planning
• Lean Six Sigma – Black Belt
• Technical and pharmaceutical (cGMP) operational knowledge with experience and demonstrated increasing responsibility in engineering and/or operations

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (FDBTHR@fujifilm.com or (979) 431-3500).