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Downstream Production Manager – Peptide Manufacturing
Location: Onsite - Torrance, CA | Employment Type: Full-Time
Lead the critical final steps of peptide manufacturing! We’re seeking a Downstream Production Manager to oversee GMP operations focused on purification, chromatography, concentration, lyophilization, and final API handling. This strategic leadership role ensures safety, compliance, and efficiency while driving continuous improvement and capacity planning.
What You’ll Do
Salary: $130k - $145k / year
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Location: Onsite - Torrance, CA | Employment Type: Full-Time
Lead the critical final steps of peptide manufacturing! We’re seeking a Downstream Production Manager to oversee GMP operations focused on purification, chromatography, concentration, lyophilization, and final API handling. This strategic leadership role ensures safety, compliance, and efficiency while driving continuous improvement and capacity planning.
What You’ll Do
- Direct downstream production teams and workflows.
- Develop and manage production schedules for purification and lyophilization.
- Implement process improvements and Lean principles to optimize yield and throughput.
- Ensure GMP compliance and accurate documentation.
- Foster a strong safety culture and lead workforce development.
- Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field (Master’s or PhD preferred).
- 5 years of leadership experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing; peptide experience strongly preferred.
- Expertise in purification, chromatography, and lyophilization under GMP.
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills.
Salary: $130k - $145k / year
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $130,000 - $145,000
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