mRNA Production Manager

About GenScript

GenScript Biotech Corporation (Stock Code: 1548.HK) is a global biotechnology group. Founded in 2002, GenScript has an established global presence across North America, Europe, the Greater China, and Asia Pacific. GenScript's businesses encompass four major categories based on its leading gene synthesis technology, including operation as a Life Science CRO, enzyme and synthetic biology products, biologics development and manufacturing, and cell therapy.

GenScript is committed to striving towards its vision of being the most reliable biotech company in the world to make humans and nature healthier through biotechnology

About GenScript ProBio

GenScript ProBio is the subsidiary of GenScript Biotech Corporation, proactively providing end-to-end CDMO service from drug discovery to commercialization with proactive strategies, professional solutions and efficient processes in cell and gene therapy (CGT), vaccine, biologics discovery and antibody protein drug to accelerate drug development for customers. GenScript ProBio’s total cell and gene therapy solution covers CMC of plasmid and virus for IND filing as well as clinical manufacturing and commercial manufacturing. In terms of plasmid service, GenScript ProBio supports the most clinical approvals for CGT drugs including mRNA vaccines, CAR-T in China. It is also the first GMP manufacturing platform to provide in vitro transcription (IVT) template linearized plasmids for mRNA vaccines and has supported several mRNA vaccine global enterprises to obtain clinical approvals. In terms of viral vector service, GenScript ProBio has a stable and high-yield viral vector platform.

Job Scope

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced production manager to join our team. This position will be responsible for managing functions related to preclinical grade mRNA production and workflow scheduling within the company. This position requires a high level of competence, strong leadership, and commitment to this role.

Location: Redmond, WA

Reports to: Head of Product Development and Manufacturing, Life Science Group

Responsibilities

• Work closely with department managers to develop and maintain production and QC schedules to deliver orders on time and efficiently with quality
• Lead the team to develop and optimize the production workflow and upgrade the process to improve the delivery capabilities and customers’ satisfaction.
• Proactively identifying and resolving common root causes of issues and addressing those to improve the overall quality of production stability.
• Provide operational leadership to production team, including training, coaching, and team members’ leadership development.
• Ensure accurate maintenance, reporting and forecasting of assigned production-related budgetary status, results, and statements on a monthly basis.
• Interact and communicate with prospective customers on opportunities or with current customers on status of the project in production
• Support cross functional team communications to develop mRNA production platform capability.
• Maintain proper training and performance documentation.
  
  

Qualifications

• S. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Synthetic Biology, Microbiology, Biomedical Engineering, or related biomedical field with a minimum of 6 year experience in the pharmaceutical company, biotech or related industries
• Excellent experience and knowledge with HPLC purification and equipment operation and maintenance.
• 3+ years of managerial experience in biotechnology production sector is required
• Demonstrated initiative and pursuit of successful collaborative projects with interdisciplinary team
• Excellent time management skills with commitment to ensure completion of tasks
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Self-motivated and passionate. Comfortable to work in a fast-paced work environment
  
  

GenScript USA Inc/GenScript ProBio USA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the Company's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

GenScript USA Inc./GenScript ProBio USA Inc. maintains a drug-free workplace.