Manager, Manufacturing Operations (2nd Shift)

Role: Manage and lead cell therapy manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient cGMP production aligned with schedules and business goals. Responsibilities: oversee daily manufacturing activities, lead and support supervisors and staff, manage equipment setup and cleaning, review batch documentation for compliance, collaborate with cross-functional teams on investigations and deviations, enforce GMP standards, maintain audit readiness, and drive continuous improvement. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or related field; 4+ years in pharmaceutical manufacturing, with prior leadership experience; knowledge of cGMP, process validation, and sterile manufacturing; experience managing teams in a regulated environment. Preferred: cell therapy and aseptic processing experience, familiarity with POMS MES systems, and working in cGMP pharma settings. High-value: cell therapy modality, cGMP compliance, sterile/aseptic manufacturing, batch record review, GMP audits, and cross-functional collaboration. Work setup: supporting 2nd shift operations with flexible scheduling, initial 90-day training, and on-site work in Cambridge and Leiden.