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Sr. Manager, Downstream Manufacturing

Scientific Search
Emeryville, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/28/2026
Associate Director, Downstream Manufacturing

Emeryville, CA

Step into a role where science meets scale. My client — a cutting-edge biologics innovator — is building the next era of GMP manufacturing, and they’re searching for a downstream operations leader who can elevate processes, teams, and production excellence from clinical through commercial launch.

This is your opportunity to shape a growing manufacturing organization, own downstream strategy end-to-end, and lead pioneering programs that bring tomorrow’s biologics to patients faster.

Why You Should Apply

  • Drive downstream, buffer prep, and fill/finish operations that directly impact clinical commercial supply
  • Lead and grow high-performing teams in a modern GMP environment
  • Influence strategy, tech transfer, validation, and facility readiness
  • Competitive salary full benefits leadership visibility

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Oversee downstream purification, buffer prep, chemical weighing, and fill/finish operations
  • Lead GMP manufacturing teams and guide strategic resource planning
  • Drive process improvements, data-driven decision making, and documentation excellence
  • Serve as SME for large-scale bioprocessing and validation
  • Partner cross-functionally on tech transfer, facility readiness, and supply demands
  • Hire, mentor, and develop downstream manufacturing talent

About You

  • 10 years GMP biopharma manufacturing; strong downstream expertise
  • Proven leadership and team development experience
  • Background in tech transfer, validation, or facility start-up preferred
  • BS in Life or Physical Sciences

How To Apply

Send resume to ava@scientificsearch.com with Job #19796.

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