Director of Manufacturing Operations
Required Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, engineering, biology, pharmacy, or a related science.
Experience:
- Minimum of 7 years with a master’s degree or 10 years in a federally regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment with demonstrated capabilities in:
- Aseptic processing in a manufacturing environment.
- Leading, directing, and scheduling diverse production operations.
- Qualification or commissioning of facilities or equipment installation.
- Investigating and troubleshooting atypical events in a production facility.
- Knowledge of cGMP, FDA, EMA, DEA, and ICH regulations and guidelines.
- Demonstrated leadership in recruiting, retaining, and developing staff.
- Demonstrated commitment to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment.
Highly Desirable Qualifications
- Professional Degree in Pharmacy (PharmD).
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience in sterile products aseptic production, validation, and Clean Room operations.
- Experience in tablet, capsule, solution, and ointment manufacturing.
- Experience in biotech or contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMO).
- Experience in preparing, negotiating, and quoting contracts with client organizations.
- Previous P&L or budget management responsibilities.
- Strong communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
- Able to work in a fast-paced hands-on environment.
Application and Position Details
- In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For additional questions, please contact Libby Kleppe at libby-kleppe@uiowa.edu.
Benefits Highlights
- Regular salaried position. Located in Iowa City, Iowa.
- Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
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Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
