JOB TITLE: Production Manager DEPARTMENT: Operations
FOCUS: Production
REPORTING: Director of Operations
LOCATION: Madison, WI JOB SUMMARY For over 25 years, Mirus Bio pioneered the manufacture of transfection reagents and proprietary technologies for nucleic acid delivery applications. Despite our extensive experience, we pride ourselves on maintaining the spirit of a startup. Our dynamic and forward-thinking approach has allowed us to stay agile and adapt to emerging trends. Our work is technical and cutting-edge, and we promote a culture that encourages creativity, initiative, responsibility, and respect. Our team members are engaged and motivated by the desire to support our customers to practice good science to generate strong results. Mirus is establishing the future of science and medicine by developing products that enable researchers within the cell and gene therapy space. OUR MISSION: Empower Discovery. Enable Innovation. Improve Life. Mirus Bio is seeking an experienced people leader to join us as Production Manager to lead our onsite Research Use Only (RUO) Production Team and to support our new product introductions. The role is responsible for leading a team of Production Scientists and Production Chemists with the guidance and support of the Director of Operations. The successful candidate will have experience with GDP and cGMP, ISO 9001 and/or ISO 13485 level (or similar) quality, and the Operations portion of product life cycles from R&D through commercialization. This role requires strong cross-functional team leadership, excellent communication skills, employee coaching and talent development expertise, and people management and leadership skills. We are currently on the lookout for a hands-on individual to join our passionate team. If you are someone who thrives in a collaborative, innovative, and fast-paced environment, join us in shaping the future of our industry and be a part of a team that continues to redefine possibilities. This is a full-time on-site position. This role works cross-functionally with all departments within Mirus Bio. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Production Manager Responsibilities
- Provide overarching Production-focused thought leadership to Mirus Bio.
- Production Manager for RUO Production Team of Production Scientists (formulation/fill/finish) and Production Chemists (synthesize/characterize small molecules and polymers), including ownership of the associated laboratories, equipment, CapEx, and processes.
- Partner closely with our Supply Chain Leader to optimize the Production Plan into a Production Schedule.
- Responsible for high-quality RUO Production Schedule execution and driving of operational efficiencies.
- Partner closely with our Scientist III, Production Chemistry for resolution of Technical Production issues.
- Responsible and accountable for Production Metrics and Production adherence to the Quality Management System (QMS) including Right First Time, documents, deviations, investigations, change controls, CAPAs, etc. This includes authoring, reviewing, and approving QMS documents and events.
- Responsible for general people leadership and management responsibilities including driving of daily production activities, team huddles and meetings, escalation management, prioritization, workload management, providing technical insight and direction, and issue management/resolution
- Responsible for employee performance and goal management, including goal development, recurring 1:1s, coaching, mentoring, and annual reviews.
Overarching Responsibilities
- Drive continuous improvement in all aspects of Production.
- Knowledge of the various Mirus Bio quality levels required of R&D, RUO Products, and cGMP Products.
- Comfortable with schedule, task, priority, and project management in an environment of changing priorities, and capable of balancing multiple projects and production activities with overlapping timelines.
- Works closely with other Operations Leaders to balance workloads and optimize operational efficiencies.
- Perform other duties assigned by Director of Operations.
REQUIREMENTS
Education:
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree or higher in Chemistry, Biology, or related field and 6 years or more of relevant experience.
Professional: - Strong leader with ability to develop a team, influence others, and work effectively cross-functionally.
- Experience with GDP and cGMP, ISO 9001 and/or ISO 13485 level (or similar) quality.
- Experience with the Operations portion of product life cycles from R&D thru commercialization.
- Experience with representing a company to Customers and Suppliers in a positive and professional manner.
- Experience with preparation and presentation of reports, data and updates to project and functional teams.
- A desire to help others achieve their best and experience as a coach, mentor, and trainer.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Prefer strong scientific and technical competence in biosciences or chemistry.
- Prefer previous experience working for a life sciences company in a laboratory setting.
- Demonstrate behaviors outlined within the Mirus Bio Employee Handbook.
Travel Requirements: - Ability to travel independently up to 10% of the time, including overnight travel.
- Ability to drive a vehicle; Must have current and valid U.S. driver license.
- Ability to travel by air; Must have current and valid U.S. passport or the ability to gain a passport within the first 6 months of employment.
This position has a salary range of $90,000 - $110,000/year and will be commensurate with experience. OUR CORE VALUES Mirus Core Values:
- Empower
- Passion
- Integrity
- Compassion
- Collaboration
- Innovation
Our passion is at the heart of our mission to give our customers and the scientific community the best transfection products, methods, and applications. Mirus benefits include non-compensation benefits like health care, paid time off, retirement savings, and professional development. Mirus Bio is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. Mirus Bio makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments and to make reasonable accommodations as needed. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The job requirements for the positions listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EEO/AA Statement Mirus Bio is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits and training. Mirus Bio makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. Accommodation Statement Mirus Bio is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals in the hiring process, including but not limited to those with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the application or interview process, please contact ...@mirusbio.com.