It’s an exciting time to join us!

The Andelyn Biosciences’ Viral Vector Core group is seeking a motivated individual to join our growing team as a Supervisor.

The Supervisor is responsible for supporting Operations team by overseeing all aspects of viral vector Manufacturing (USP and DSP).  This includes scheduling productions, ensuring the cell culture activities needed for productions are scheduled, working with team leads for USP/DSP activities, supporting the preparation and inventory of solutions, collaborating with supply chain for reagents/materials, and organizing and scheduling daily workloads with team lead input.  The Supervisor will write and manage technical proposals for VVC productions and attend client meetings as necessary. The Supervisor will work with the Business Team to obtain critical production information and communicate technical information to clients and the team as needed.  The Supervisor will be responsible for assuring on-time completion of VVC productions and communicate possible solutions to the Director if there are impacts to the timeline.  The Supervisor will lead investigations and troubleshoot technical production issues as well as trend data and work with management to identify areas for process improvement.   The Supervisor will be expected to participate in USP/DSP activities in the manufacturing laboratory.  The supervisor will be considered a subject matter expert on AAV vector manufacturing.

 

Schedule: Full-time (Benefits Eligible)  

Location:  Andelyn Development Center (ADC) 

                  5185 Blazer Parkway

                  Dublin, OH 43017 

 

Under the guidance and direction of the Associate Director - VVC, essential functions of the Supervisor include at a minimum:

  • Operate within the Quality System applicable to the manufacture of research grade, toxicology grade and engineering runs with grade appropriate material to support preclinical studies
  • Provide support leading a diverse team in day-to-day viral vector manufacturing activities (USP/DSP) and provide technical expertise
  • Manage multiple production schedules and employee performance management
  • Manage project flow from initial client contact to delivery of final product
  • Maintain compliance with applicable regulatory and safety requirements for BSL2 lab and ensure delivery of high-quality gene therapy products
  • Work with Supply Chain to manage inventory and materials (SAP), responsible for identification and approval of secondary source materials; help with goods issuing and work order routings
  • Perform technical tasks as required, maintain documentation, and store records in accordance with established company policies, procedures, and protocols
  • Ensure accurate documentation of all activities performed according to established SOPs.
  • Identifies problems, troubleshoots, and finds suitable solutions
  • Manage decisions by acquiring feedback, input and consult as required
  • Fiscal responsibility to work within budget and emphasis on reducing waste and increasing efficiency.
  • Write technical process plans, reports and proposals for all preclinical manufacturing and assist with RFP responses and proposals
  • Consistently makes significant contributions to the achievement of the goals and objectives for the company and the team
  • Manage the authoring and sign-off for product CofAs
  • Work to establish or improve processes to insure on time delivery (OTD) of deliverables
  • Highly effective communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Encourage a supportive team culture using our guiding principles and core values
  • Exercise discretion, judgment, and personal responsibility
  • Demonstrate high level of integrity
  • Maintain positive attitude
  • Attention to detail in all job functions
  • Perform in accordance with established policies, procedures, and techniques and requires training common experience or working knowledge related to the tasks performed
  • Anticipating problems and removing obstacles to enable staff to perform tasks as assigned
  • Work to specific measurable objectives requiring operational planning skill with little direct supervision
  • Manage, cultivate and support a diverse and collaborative team environment.
  • Utilize clear and concise communication to deliver high productivity and contribution to the success of team and goals
  • Developing and enforcing procedures and controls
  • Approval of procedures established by junior staff
  • Has budgetary responsibility
  • Infrequent travel required
  • Frequent involvement in customer relations
  • Responsible for hiring, development and related personnel processes
  • Mentoring and professional development of staff
  • Exercise crucial people skills
  • Ability to manage and influence people in direct and lateral support structure
  • Drives timelines and development through broad influence
  • Minimal interaction with legal services
  • Other duties as assigned

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required:

  • Must possess relevant four-year degree OR relevant master’s OR relevant PhD, background in the life sciences, biotechnology or gene therapy preferred
  • Eight years relevant (W/ 4  YR deg) OR 6 years (w/ Master’s) OR 2 years (with PhD)
  • Working knowledge of team function within the organization
  • Experience in bioprocessing, biologics or gene therapy required
  • Experience in highly regulated field preferred
  • First-level leadership.  Coordinates and leads daily team activities in the manufacturing lab.  May spend a portion of time performing the work of those they supervise
  • Demonstrate personal leadership initiative, judgement, and accountability. 
  • Prior supervisory experience is preferred
  • Excellent communication, organization, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects efficiently and adjust as priorities change
  • Must be highly skilled in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) including data interpretation and reporting
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a diverse and inclusive work environment
  • Must possess a client-focused mindset in daily tasks
  • Must possess prior experience handling confidential information and the ability to maintain confidentiality

 

 Minimum Physical Requirements

 

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individual so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.    

 

Andelyn Biosciences is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Andelyn is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

 

Andelyn may require proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to your first date of employment depending on whether your role would require performing under federal contracts on behalf of Andelyn.  If required and in accordance with applicable federal guidelines, either proof of completion of an approved vaccine series will be required upon hire, or a religious and medical exemptions may be considered depending upon the specific job duties.

 

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