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Sr. Director of Contract Manufacturing

ZymoChemVisakhapatnam, IndiaPosted 18 May 2026

ZymoChem is a mission-driven biotech firm focused on sustainable bio-based materials. The Senior Director of Contract Manufacturing will establish and lead the manufacturing division, overseeing CMO partnerships and scaling new technologies from lab to commercial production. The candidate will manage budgets, ensure safety and quality compliance, and mentor teams to achieve operational excellence. This role requires extensive experience in chemical manufacturing and proven leadership in a fast-paced environment.

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Experience

10+ years

Function

Operations

Work mode

Onsite, India

Company

Tier 2

What you will work on

ZymoChem is a mission-driven biotech firm focused on sustainable bio-based materials. The Senior Director of Contract Manufacturing will establish and lead the manufacturing division, overseeing CMO partnerships and scaling new technologies from lab to commercial production. The candidate will manage budgets, ensure safety and quality compliance, and mentor teams to achieve operational excellence. This role requires extensive experience in chemical manufacturing and proven leadership in a fast-paced environment.

TAL's take

Quality 65/1005/5 clarityTier 2 company

Solid senior leadership role at a well-funded, mission-driven biotech startup with clear operational scope.

Very clear, well-defined responsibilities and expectations for a manufacturing leadership role.

Must haves

  • Bachelor’s degree in (Bio)chemical Engineering, Manufacturing, or related
  • Minimum 10 years experience in biomanufacturing at commercial scale
  • At least 5 years experience managing teams and managers
  • Experience in biotechnology or chemical manufacturing industry
  • Direct experience working with contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs)

Tools and skills

lean manufacturingsix sigmaquality management systemsbiomanufacturingchemical manufacturing

Nice to have: ms office, google suite, zoom, visio, slack.

About the company

Well-funded biotech startup with $65M in venture backing but lacks established flagship status.