Sr Mgr/Director Biomanufacturing

Number of employees

400

Remote, United States

Posted on: 2022-04-29

Category: agritech

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Employment type:

Full time

Remote?

Yes

Experience required:

Senior

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

Pivot Bio is the leading nitrogen innovator providing farmers and the world with a better nitrogen for improved productivity and sustainability

About Pivot Bio:  

Fueled by an innovative drive and a deep understanding of the soil microbiome, Pivot Bio is pioneering game-changing advances in agriculture. Our first commercial products harness the power of naturally-occurring microbes to provide nutrients to crops.  We are dedicated to providing new sustainable ways for farmers to improve yield as they work to help feed the world’s growing population. Read/Hear more about Pivot Bio on Forbes or PBS News Hour.

Position: Sr Mgr/Director BioManufacturing; Location: Flexible/Remote

We are looking for a dynamic manufacturing professional to join our Manufacturing and Supply Chain team and lead our manufacturing activities.  Due to the strong market acceptance of our products, Pivot is rapidly expanding our manufacturing capacity, primarily through a network of of contract manufacturers (CMOs), and we need great leadership in this area to ensure that we have the right products, at the right quality, at the right time and cost for delivery to all of our highly valued farmers.   

Responsibilities: 

  • Develop and maintain a QEH&S First culture within Pivot and at CMO partner sites
  • Build out and manage Pivot’s CMO network (identification, contracting, tech transfer, etc)
  • Develop and manage operational and capital budgets for each CMO
  • Establish and manage detailed production schedule across CMO network, coordinating closely with Supply Chain and Commercial Operations
  • Develop and maintain an Operational Risk Register for CMO network, ensuring proper risk mitigation strategies are in place
  • Develop process and cost models for each product at each CMO
  • In partnership with Pivot R&D identify and deploy process and capacity improvement projects
  • Establish specific KPIs for each CMO/product

Qualifications and Experience:

  • BS/MS in Biochemical/Chemical Engineering (or equivalent education/experience) and 10+ years in a manufacturing environment 
  • Must have team leadership and project management experience
  • Must have a strong track record of solving difficult technical problems
  • Must be able to travel as needed to multiple manufacturing locations
  • Experience in fermentation operations highly desired

*Must be authorized to work in the United States 

What we offer: 

  • Competitive package in a disruptive startup 
  • Stock options 
  • Health/Dental/Vision insurance with employer-paid premiums 
  • Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability policies 
  • Employee Assistance Program with free referrals and discounts 
  • 401(k) plan, 3% Match 
  • Commuter benefits 
  • Annual Training & Development support 
  • Flexible vacation policy with a generous holiday schedule 
  • Exciting opportunity to work with a talented and fun team 

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