Executive Director, Internal Manufacturing

Liquidia is deeply passionate and committed to the discovery, engineering, and development required to bring novel therapies to patients who need them most, and to the healthcare providers who care for them. Our current drive is toward improving the treatment of pulmonary hypertension (PH). We will continue to combine our proprietary, innovative PRINT® Technology with new and established medications, offering the potential for both better precision and improved clinical outcomes. Our team members include some of the industry’s top scientists, clinicians, business strategists, engineers, and pharmaceutical executives. We work together to help people lead longer, healthier, and happier lives.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Executive Director to lead our internal GMP manufacturing operations for pharmaceutical drug products. This role is critical to ensuring the successful, high-quality production of our drug products in compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in GMP manufacturing, a passion for operational excellence, and a proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing Leadership: Oversee all aspects of internal GMP drug product manufacturing operations, ensuring consistent, compliant, and efficient production.
• Quality & Compliance: Maintain rigorous quality standards and ensure full compliance with FDA and global regulatory requirements. Partner closely with Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs teams to ensure alignment and coordination of CMC activities and improvements.
• Operational Excellence: Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing processes, equipment utilization, and operational workflows to enhance productivity and reduce cost.
• Team Development: Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing manufacturing operations team that can meet production demands. Foster a team culture representative of Liquidia’s core values.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and execute long-term manufacturing strategies aligned with corporate goals, including capacity planning, technology upgrades, and risk mitigation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Supply Chain, External Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, and other departments to ensure seamless coordination and support for product launches and lifecycle management for current and future products.
• Budget & Resource Management: Manage departmental budgets, capital expenditures, and resource allocation to meet production targets and strategic objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field; advanced degree (MS, MBA, PhD) preferred.
• Minimum of 20 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing commercial manufacturing and complex drug product formulation.
• Deep understanding of GMP regulations and pharmaceutical production processes.
• Proven track record of leading successful manufacturing operations and teams for different modalities.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Preferred Experience

• Lean Six Sigma or other operational excellence certifications.

Benefits

Liquidia offers a competitive compensation package as well as a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, 401(k) Savings Retirement Plan, ESPP, and more!

Liquidia is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Recruiting Agencies, Please Note:

Liquidia will not accept unsolicited assistance from recruiting/search agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by recruiting or search agencies to any employee at Liquidia via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search/recruitment agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Liquidia. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Liquidia as a result of the referral or through other means.