Sr. Director of Contract Manufacturing
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
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
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.