Manager, cGMP Manufacturing

CSBio is a peptide contract manufacturing founded in 1993. Our initial products were a complete line of automated synthesizers for manufacturing and process development with a focus on cGMP 1994 we opened our custom peptide facility and began producing high quality compounds for research organizations and pharmaceutical companies 2004 we opened our peptide production facility in Menlo Park CA and in 2014 we expanded our production capability through the addition of a new state of the art building dedicated to cGMP peptide 2017 we passed a FDA inspection and were recommended to be approved for commercial drug substance 2023 we added additional cGMP clinical production capacity in Milpitas CA.

Position Summary

As Manager of cGMP Peptide Manufacturing you will lead our peptide production operations during a critical growth phase. You will be responsible for executing and scaling solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS) downstream purification lyophilization and packaging operations across clinical and commercial campaigns at our Milpitas cGMP facility. This is a hands-on technical and leadership role reporting to the Head of Manufacturing with direct authority over manufacturing operations production staff scheduling and floor execution.

You will oversee day-to-day GMP production in-process execution campaign delivery and operational excellence that ensure product quality on-time delivery and regulatory compliance. This role bridges peptide chemistry expertise with manufacturing operations directly impacting batch success CDMO customer confidence and manufacturing efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Site Operations

Lead and mentor manufacturing team of 3-4 chemists operators and technicians; establish performance metrics career development technical training programs and ensure high-throughput production operations

Direct cGMP peptide production operations including SPPS cleavage prep HPLC purification lyophilization and final packaging across clinical and commercial campaigns

Own production scheduling and on-time delivery; establish campaign plans sequencing and resource allocation across multiple concurrent programs to support manufacturing commitments

Drive yield throughput and cost efficiency improvements; establish process performance targets based on capability analysis historical data and ICH guidance

Ensure manufacturing operations comply with cGMP internal SOPs and master batch records per 21 CFR 210/211 and ICH Q7

Manage production equipment (synthesizers prep HPLC systems lyophilizers packaging lines); oversee equipment qualification preventive maintenance and vendor relationships

Author and maintain master batch records SOPs and work instructions; establish justified process parameters based on process capability and development data

Lead investigation of deviations failed batches and process excursions; conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions

Support process characterization scale-up and tech transfer activities; partner with Process Development on new product introductions and PPQ campaigns

Prepare manufacturing data packages for regulatory submissions (IND CMC dossiers); ensure data integrity compliance (21 CFR Part 11 ALCOA)

Manage manufacturing execution systems (MES) and electronic batch records; drive digitalization of production operations

Support CDMO customers with campaign execution tech transfer and manufacturing troubleshooting; maintain customer confidence through responsive operational support

System Optimization

Support the design implementation and continuous improvement of core manufacturing systems.

Ensure systems are compliant practical efficient and usable for front-line teams; identify opportunities to simplify workflows reduce inefficiencies and improve adoption.

Audit/Inspection Support

Support manufacturing audit and inspection follow-up including drafting and driving effective responses CAPAs commitments and remediation plans and ensuring actions are completed on time and are operationally practical and sustainable.

Hands-On Leadership

Model CSBios expectation that leaders understand operations at a task level; to observe workflows understand bottlenecks and identify where quality or execution is breaking down.

Demonstrate willingness to roll up sleeves dive into operational details and help solve problems directly when needed; use firsthand operational knowledge to recommend practical solutions and realistic milestones.

Team Development

Foster a culture of initiative urgency accountability and continuous improvement within the manufacturing team; ensure issues are surfaced early discussed openly and resolved with practical sustainable solutions.

Provide coaching and support to chemists to strengthen operational understanding problem solving and execution.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Supports everyones efforts to succeed.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization goals and values.

Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change delays or unexpected events.

• Bachelors Chemistry Biochemistry Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• 6 years of cGMP manufacturing experience in pharmaceutical biopharmaceutical or peptide manufacturing
• Hands-on experience with solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS) prep HPLC purification and lyophilization unit operations
• 3 years in a leadership role managing manufacturing operations or production teams
• Expertise in cGMP batch execution master batch record authoring and campaign management
• Strong understanding of FDA cGMP expectations for manufacturing operations data integrity (21 CFR Part 11) and batch record documentation
• Experience supporting process validation PPQ campaigns and tech transfer of new peptide products into GMP manufacturing
• Demonstrated manufacturing management skills including budget oversight capital project management vendor management and staffing
• Strong problem-solving and investigative skills; ability to troubleshoot process and equipment issues in real time on the manufacturing floor
• Excellent communication skills; ability to communicate manufacturing status deviations and risks clearly to quality operations and regulatory teams
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a small hands-on fast-moving organization.
• Experience with MES/eBR systems and continuous improvement initiatives is preferred.

• Medical dental and vision insurance (Kaiser HMO or BlueShield PPO. Employer pays 90% for Employee and 75% for Employees family; Dental: Aetna Dental Delta Dental Guardian Dental MetLife Dental. Vision: VSP and Aetna EyeMed)
• 401k 10% 1:1 match
• PTO policy. 10 days PTO
• Companywide paid holiday during: Week of July 4 Thanksgiving (2 days) Week of December 25Basic life ($20000 paid by company) and supplemental life insurance (optional supplemental).
• Disability insurance 50% standard employer paid.
• Carpool clean air vehicle and cell phone reimbursement
• Employee rewards and recognition program
• Company organized social events
• Quarterly sponsored team building activities

Required Experience:

Manager