Director, Manufacturing Science & Technology

Location: Houston, Texas 77041, United States

Posted: April 11, 2025

Job Type: Full Time

Req# 3654

Manufacturing

Company Overview

Empower is a visionary healthcare company committed to providing quality, affordable medication to millions of patients across the nation. We hold the distinguished position of being the largest 503A compounding pharmacy and FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facility in the country serving the functional medicine markets.

What sets us apart is our relentless focus on four core values: People, Quality, Service and Innovation. Our dedicated team of professionals collaboratively works to break new ground in the fields of manufacturing, distribution and quality control, providing a uniquely integrated approach to healthcare. Leveraging our vertical integration of the pharmaceutical supply chain, state-of-the-art technology, and a commitment to excellence, we are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible in medication accessibility and affordability.

You're not just starting a job; you're joining a mission. We believe in empowering our team to innovate, grow, and drive real change in the healthcare industry. If you're a forward-thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, transformative environment, Empower is the place for you. Here, you’ll be encouraged to share your ideas, expand your skill set, and contribute to projects that genuinely make a difference. We prioritize the well-being of our team members, and we offer a supportive and engaging workplace where your contributions are not just recognized but celebrated.

Let’s revolutionize healthcare, together. Join us and be a part of something extraordinary.

Position Summary

At the forefront of our mission to expand access to quality, affordable medication, the Director of Manufacturing Science and Technology plays a vital role in transforming innovation into scalable, high-quality pharmaceutical solutions. This leader drives process optimization, technology transfer, and continuous improvement—ensuring our operations remain cutting-edge, efficient, and aligned with the highest standards of quality and compliance. With the opportunity to shape the future of manufacturing at Empower, this role offers a dynamic platform to impact lives and support our vision of helping people live healthier, happier lives through the power of innovative medication.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Leads efforts to optimize manufacturing processes, enhance efficiency, reduce waste, improve quality, and support technology transfer, process validation, and scale-up activities.
• Provides technical support for clinical and commercial manufacturing, including batch execution, deviation management, and compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and regulatory standards.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams such as Research and Development, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, and Supply Chain to align manufacturing strategies with organizational goals.
• Drives continuous improvement through innovation, risk assessments, process development, and the implementation of emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Provides leadership to the manufacturing team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and growth, while managing performance evaluations, team development, and project timelines from ideation to completion.
  
  

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the workday and frequently use their hands and fingers to handle or feel in order to access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The employee is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Knowledge And Skills

• Strong leadership and management skills, with proven experience leading cross-functional teams and effectively driving collaboration in complex environments.
• Extensive knowledge of GMP, Food and Drug Administration and European Union regulations, tech transfer, risk assessments, quality systems, and engineering fundamentals.
  
  

Key Competencies

• Customer Focus: Ability to build strong customer relationships and deliver customer centric solutions.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Know the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Resourcefulness: Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently.
• Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quality, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments and objectives.
• Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting demands of different situations.
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
  
  

Values

• People: Our people define who we are as a company, and we believe that understanding and addressing the needs of our team, clients, and community is fundamental to fostering a culture of support and growth.
• Quality: Quality stands at the core of our mission, reflecting our commitment to excellence in every medication we produce.
• Service: We are here to serve others. Every interaction with our patients, providers, employees and other stakeholders comes from a place of service.
• Innovation: By continuously exploring new methodologies and embracing technology, we ensure that every solution we offer is at the forefront of pharmaceutical care.
  
  

Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years managing technical operations in sterile manufacturing, with 2 years in manufacturing sciences, process development, or validation in the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related technical discipline; advanced degree preferred.
  
  

Employee Benefits, Health, and Wellness

We offer comprehensive benefits to support your health, well-being, and future, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, 401(k) matching, wellness perks, IV therapy, and compounded medications. Learn more: https://careers.empowerpharmacy.com/benefits/