Senior Manager of Operational Technology, Cellares
$130-210k
+ Stock Options
5 days a week in office (Bridgewater, NJ)
Cell therapy manufacturing services provider
Open for applications
Cell therapy manufacturing services provider
201-500 employees
Open for applications
$130-210k
+ Stock Options
5 days a week in office (Bridgewater, NJ)
201-500 employees
Company mission
To accelrete access to life-saving cell therapies.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor's Degree in related field or proper training 10+ years of relevant experience
- Previous leadership experience is nice to have
- Proven experience in IT management with a manufacturing or industrial setting, with a strong focus on 24x7 operational support
- Experience with network architecture, monitoring, server management, and cybersecurity best practices
- Experience with Fortigate firewalls, Hirschmann industrial switches, lab and warehouse equipment
- Experience with various applications such as Nutanix Prism, SharePoint, and JIRA
- Experience working in a biotech regulated environment
- Knowledge of and experience with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) required
- Experience working in a fast-paced start-up environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills and customer orientation
- Ability to interact with senior management to map business priorities to IT needs, as well as in various settings such as steering committees, 1:1s, and presentations
- Comfortable in a fast-paced start-up company environment with minimal direction and changing priorities
- Ability to be a strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure
- Self-awareness, integrity, authenticity, and a growth mindset
- Requires availability for on-call support and extended hours during critical system issues to maintain 24x7 operations
- This will be a full time onsite position in Bridgewater New Jersey
What the job involves
- We are seeking a hands-on Senior Manager, Operational Technology to join our dynamic team
- This key leadership role reports directly to the Senior Director of IT and will be responsible for overseeing the technical operations and infrastructure within an industrial and cell therapy manufacturing lab environment, ensuring 24x7 operational support
- The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker who will roll up their sleeves and execute
- With a small, agile team, this role requires someone who can seamlessly transition between high-level strategy and detailed, hands-on work
- The ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership and across all levels of the organization is crucial for success in this position
- We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, is comfortable wearing multiple hats, and is ready to tackle diverse challenges as our company grows
- This position will be responsible for the overall management and delivery of OT/ systems and technology in the company industrial and cell manufacturing manufacturing environments
- Contribute and maintain a robust OT roadmap of applications including definition of project objectives, prioritization, and implementation plans
- Ensure OT production environments adhere to security best practices and comply with relevant regulations
- This position will directly interact with the business functions on key use cases and priorities
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting for production-related OT/IT issues, ensuring minimal disruption to 24x7 operations
- Implement and monitor OT production systems to guarantee 24x7 uptime and reliability, including network, server, biotech manufacturing lab, and warehouse technology
- Develop and deliver training programs for new OT staff relating to production environment
- Contribute to creating SOPs, Policies, and Process and System maps for applications
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations, standards, and best practices related to OT and data security
Our take
There is a significant need for efficient, scalable manufacturing of cell therapies in the biopharmaceutical industry. As demand for advanced treatments like CAR T-cell therapies rises, traditional manufacturing methods often struggle with scalability, high costs, and process failures, limiting patients' access to these lifesaving therapies.
In response, Cellares has developed the CEll Shuttle platform, an automated system designed for high-throughput cell therapy production. The Cell Shuttle can manufacture 16 batches simultaneously, cutting batch costs by up to 50%. By integrating advanced technologies for flow cytometry and cell sorting, Cellares enhances operational efficiency, providing comprehensive solutions that accelerate access to therapies.
Partnering with industry leaders like Kite, Bristol Myers Squibb, and Cabeletta Bio further strengthens its market position, showcasing the platform's potential impact. Along with over $355M in funding and a commercial-scale facility in New Jersey, Cellares is well-prepared to scale operations and meet global demand, positioning itself for future growth in the evolving cell therapy landscape.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Aug 2023
$255m
SERIES C
May 2021
$82m
SERIES B
Total funding: $355m
Company benefits
- Holidays & Flexible Vacation
- Parental Leave
- Comprehensive Healthcare
- 401k + Company Match
- Catered Onsite Meals
- Premium Technology
- EV Charging
- Professional Development
Company values
- Integrity: We honor commitments, communicate openly, and demonstrate the highest ethical standards
- Innovation: We create novel solutions to high-value problems
- Growth Mindset: We value curiosity, the willingness to learn, and the courage to grow beyond ourselves while emrbacing change
- Collaboration: We work as one team, encourage vulnerability & diverse perspectives, and treat each otherwith authenticity & respect
- Passion: We are dedicated to doing meaningful work, achieving exceptional results, and having fun along the journey
- Quality: We are committed to world class Quality in everything we do and build a culture that promotes transparency, ownership, and regulatory compliance based on our customers' needs
Company HQ
The East Side, South San Francisco, CA
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Leadership
Fabian Gerlinghaus
(Co-Founder & CEO)Graduated from the University of Munich with a Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering. Prior to co-founding Cellares in 2019, they were the CHief Innovation officer at Synthego.
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