Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or Science, preferably in Engineering and Biochemistry or Chemistry., 5-10 years of experience in the drug or food industry, with scale-up and GMP experience being a plus., Strong knowledge in critical path management, biotech, technology transfer, and facility building., Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a self-driven attitude..

Key responsabilities:

Manage the transition of R&D production processes to GMP production for non-clinical use.

Oversee the construction of cGMP facilities, coordinating with designers, consultants, and procurement.

Prioritize and manage project timelines and resources effectively.

Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to leverage expertise and ensure project goals are met.

Job description

This is a remote position.

Company Summary:

20bloc, Inc. is an non-clincal stage biopharma company creating breakthrough protein-based drugs to save lives. We are developing a safe and effective hemoglobin-based oxygen carrier for first response, organ preservation and oxygen therapy. We value and encourage innovations through robust information exchange, hard work, and team interaction. We are collaborative. We are intellectual. We are hands-on.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Project Manager with 5-10 years of biotech industrical and project management experience to help us transition our R&D production process of our hemoglobin based oxygen carrier to GMP production, for non-clinical use and beyond. This is a full-time on-site position in Thousand Oaks, CA, for a self-driven professional.

Key responsibilities:

• Process Development - Assess gaps, identify issues and opportunities and and propose and coordination projects to improve our process, mitigate risks, and achieve a cost effective, consistent and robust production system

• Facility Construction – Manage construction project of our cGMP facility and GMP facility, from designers to consultant, and procurement to validation and commissioning

• Critical Path Management - Layout and manage critical path, prioritize projects, and delivery projects within timeline and assigned resources

• Drive internally - Drive and influence internal multidisciplinary groups, including production, analytical development, QC/QA and business

• Coordinate Externally -Establish, coordinate and manage 3rd party consultants, CROs, partners to leverage external expertise and resources and achieve goals in a quality and timely manner

• Contract Management - Work will include vendor evaluation, selection, contract negotiation and execution

Requirements

Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree or above in Engineer or Science, preferably in Engineering and BioChemitry or Chemistry

• Drug or food industry experience, 5-10 years; scale-up and GMP experience a plus.

• Industry knowledge in critical path management, biotech, technology transfer, GMP and facility building

• Track record in anticipating, planning, coordinating, influencing, executing and delivering quality project within time and budget.

• Business acumen, including contract review and evaluation, time and task management, and external and internal and external parties coordination. The person needs to be self-driven.

• Problem Solving Skills (identify issues and root causes), communication skills (explain complex concepts and issues succinctly), interpersonal skills (seek buy-in and collaboration), and attention to details.

Benefits

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to grow and excel in a growing biopharma company to develop a groundbreaking drug that could make an impact to the life of many. 20bloc is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• Medical, dental and vision plans

• 120 hours paid time off (PTO)

• 12 paid holidays annually

• 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employee assistance program

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