Associate Director, External Drug Product Manufacturing
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Salary$154k – $200k
LocationHampton, NJ, US
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityDirector
Experience5–8 yrs
Company size501–1,000 people
PostedOct 1, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live1d ago
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Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Biological Sciences
5-8 years' experience in managing aseptic drug filling operations at CMO's or in-house
Experience managing internal resources and external contractors/vendors
Knowledge of secondary packaging operations
Interpersonal skills to effectively manage internal and external communications
Analyze inventory, forecasts and budget spreadsheets
Project management skills
High level of competence in aseptic Drug Product biopharmaceutical manufacturing of vials and pre-filled syringes
Knowledge of biopharmaceutical quality standards, validation guidelines and regulatory compliance issues
Strong experience writing and implementing batch records and SOPs in a cGMP environment
The ability to work with long term planning and development of capital requests
Strong communication and organizational skills
Team player with demonstrated ability to prospectively identify issues and to influence key project decisions to achieve positive outcomes
Project Management Certification
Proficient in the use of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, Project
10-20% domestic and international travel required
Skills
MS Outlook
MS Word
MS Excel
MS Power Point
MS Project
Benefits
Health insurance
401(k)
Overview
This position of Associate Director, External Drug Product Manufacturing will oversee on-going and new drug product aseptic filling demands at Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMO’s) and budget management while adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, company policies and procedures. This individual shall support the Contract Manufacturing Organization providing oversight of aseptic drug product manufacturing.
Responsibilities
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Provide oversight as person-in-plant (PIP) For Drug Product fills at CMOs.
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Lead CMO’s by providing forecasts, requesting quotations for drug product manufacturing operations.
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Liaise with the clinical teams and commercial teams to create product forecasts.
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Investigate and onboard new Drug Product Manufacturing CMO’s.
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Review and approve invoices.
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Review master and executed batch records.
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Review excursions or deviations that may occur during shipment, handling, and storage of drug products. Drive such investigations to resolution in collaboration with Quality, CDMO and clinical sites and define and implement procedures to minimize future occurrences.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Biological Sciences.
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5-8 years’ experience in managing aseptic drug filling operations at CMO’s or in-house.
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Experience managing internal resources and external contractors/vendors.
•
Knowledge of secondary packaging operations.
•
Interpersonal skills to effectively manage internal and external communications.
•
Analyze inventory, forecasts and budget spreadsheets.
•
Project management skills
•
High level of competence in aseptic Drug Product biopharmaceutical manufacturing of vials and pre-filled syringes.
•
Knowledge of biopharmaceutical quality standards, validation guidelines and regulatory compliance issues
•
Strong experience writing and implementing batch records and SOPs in a cGMP environment.
•
The ability to work with long term planning and development of capital requests.
•
Strong communication and organizational skills.
•
Team player with demonstrated ability to prospectively identify issues and to influence key project decisions to achieve positive outcomes.
•
Project Management Certification
•
Proficient in the use of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, Project
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10-20% domestic and international travel required
Compensation Statement
The expected base salary for this position is: $153616.00 to $199501.00. We are committed to compensating employees equitably based on several factors including experience, education, licensure/certifications, skill level, location of the position, and availability of similar talent in a competitive market. Subject to eligibility and applicable plan terms, compensation includes base salary, annual discretionary bonus, long term incentive, 401(K) plan with employer contribution, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of our benefits can be found on our careers page Celldex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that strives to foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to promoting a diverse environment through development, recruiting and community outreach.