Director, Commercial Manufacturing

Orca Bio is a late-stage biotechnology company redefining the transplant process by developing next-generation cell therapies with the goal of providing significantly better survival rates with dramatically fewer risks. The Director, Commercial Manufacturing is responsible for leadership of cell therapy manufacturing operations and production support functions to ensure reliable, compliant, and timely delivery of patient-specific therapies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field (required)
• 10+ years of experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, with a strong preference for cell or gene therapy
• 5+ years in senior leadership roles managing GMP manufacturing teams
• Proven experience in autologous or patient-specific manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated success in scaling manufacturing operations and improving execution performance
• Deep knowledge of cGMP regulations and regulatory expectations
• Strong background in lean manufacturing and operational excellence methodologies

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• PTO
• 401(k) plan
• Life and accidental death and disability coverage
• Parental leave benefits
• Subsidized daily lunches and snacks at our on-site locations