Job Title: Manager, Laboratory Operations - Biologics
Job Description
The Manager, Laboratory Operations - Biologics is responsible for providing strategic, technical, and operational leadership within the Bioseparations & Mass Spectrometry department. This role demands a balance of scientific expertise, business acumen, and customer focus to deliver high-quality services, ensure efficient execution, and promote sustained growth in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will excel in biologics development and testing, thriving in a client-driven CDMO setting.
Responsibilities
+ Act as the primary contact for key biologics clients, ensuring exceptional customer service and responsiveness.
+ Oversee analytical services supporting biologics, including bioseparations, characterization, release, stability testing, and specialty studies.
+ Apply extensive experience with mass spectrometry to biologics, including method development, characterization, and data interpretation.
+ Translate client needs into actionable project plans, balancing scientific rigor with business requirements.
+ Serve as a subject matter expert in Biologics for internal and external stakeholders.
+ Ensure projects are executed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
+ Lead capacity planning, resource allocation, and prioritization of biologics projects across the analytical team.
+ Drive operational efficiency, technical advancements, and laboratory innovation.
+ Foster a culture of quality, compliance, scientific excellence, and continuous improvement.
+ Drive professional development, technical training, and succession planning for staff.
+ Attract, develop, and retain a high-performing team through effective selection, training, coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
+ Promote a collaborative and innovative environment that encourages problem-solving and accountability.
+ Ensure adherence to SOPs, training, and other regulatory requirements.
+ Stay current on industry and regulatory laboratory trends and adapt quality systems, practices, and procedures accordingly.
Essential Skills
+ Deep hands-on experience with mass spectrometry for biologics characterization.
+ Familiarity with biologic modalities such as monoclonal antibodies, peptides, oligonucleotides, and cell/gene therapies.
+ Strong command of HPLC techniques for purity, potency, and stability testing.
+ Experience with capillary electrophoresis for charge variant analysis and glycan profiling.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ Doctorate degree with 8+ years, or Master's degree with 10+ years, or Bachelor's degree with 12+ years in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field.
+ 2+ years of previous supervisory experience.
+ Experience in development, validation, and verification of analytical testing methods.
+ Experience with inspections/audits by regulatory agencies and clients.
+ Previous experience within CMO or CDMO preferred.
+ Experience in a pharmaceutical GMP environment required.
Work Environment
This role is part of a team where your expertise in mass spectrometry, bioseparations, and biologics is essential. As Manager, Laboratory Operations - Biologics, you will lead high-impact analytical programs supporting cutting-edge biologic modalities in a hands-on leadership role within a fast-paced CDMO environment. The new site expansion covers 20,000 square feet, providing a dynamic and innovative setting.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Durham, North Carolina.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Durham, NC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $165000.00/yr.
- Competitive salary.- Medical, dental, and vision insurance- 401(k)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Durham,NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 18, 2025.
About Actalent
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