Manager, Facilities & Engineering

Matica Biotechnology is at the forefront of biopharmaceutical research and development. The Matica Bio team brings an average of 15 years of cell and viral vector manufacturing experience to the development and manufacture of advanced therapy products. At our purpose-built GMP facility in College Station, Texas, we provide rapid development and scale-up of cell and gene therapies, vaccines, and Oncolytics meeting worldwide regulatory compliance.

The true value of a CDMO is determined by the quality of its people. Matica Bio consists of a dedicated team of experts. We're a cell and gene therapy CDMO powered by people, and our people provide real benefits to the quality, safety and speed of the cell and gene therapy development pathway. Our inventive thinking and foresight help us strategize the best path to take therapies from the lab to the market. Come join our dedicated team and Make it Happen With Matica Bio!

Position Opportunity:

Matica Biotechnology is a fast-paced contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that specializes in developing and manufacturing gene therapies for rare genetic diseases.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to lead the company's Facilities and Engineering Team. This position will be responsible for overseeing and implementing the Validation and Asset Management program and manage the Automation and Facilities support departments. The care of the Development and GMP Facilities at two locations inclusive of all asset management activities are within the scope of the person's role. This position will work cross-functionally with leaders, including in operations, and reports to the Chief Operations Officer (COO), or designee.

How you will make an impact:

• Ensure that there are an adequate number of staff to perform their required job responsibilities and that they are trained prior to performing them.
• Track and ensure our facility's compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations and act as the main contact for compliance-related questions and communications concerning both facilities.
• Hire, lead, develop, and empower a diverse and inclusive facilities engineering team.
• Provide guidance to the facilities team and ensure the successful establishment, development, and management of: Employee and building safety procedures in partnership with people operations and safety committee, Maintenance programs and service vendors for equipment and systems (waste management, janitorial, building systems, pest control security), Procurement, installation, and maintenance of equipment for shared space.
• Act as the liaison with other tenants concerning the facilities. Be the main contact for building operations, including site emergencies, property management and building security, access control and safety and loss prevention.
• Foster partnership between facility operation team and other departments and encourage effective communication and consultation.
• Perform other duties as assigned and/or required, including corporate-level operational tasks.
• Support inspection/audit activities by providing tours, responding to audit requests and/or observations.
• Oversee the Validation, Automation and Asset Management program.

As a future Matican you bring:

Education

• BS degree required with an Engineering degree preferred
• MS degree a plus

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role, preferably in Facilities or Engineering role in the biotechnology or life sciences industry
• Experience starting up facilities and leading construction projects is a plus
• Experience leading a team in Validation or Facilities or Automation required

Knowledge

• Strong working knowledge of cGMP systems and FDA guidelines is required.
• Knowledge of EU guidelines a plus.
• Working knowledge of Validation practices for equipment and computer systems
• Working knowledge of Facility maintenance
• Working knowledge of Automation and applications in biotechnology

Skills

• Computer software skills, organization, record keeping and planning skills
• Ability to prepare budgets, train staff, and manage time
• Ability to influence cross functional department managers to implement required projects
• Ability to create strategic plans that focus on long-term planning and interdepartmental coordination while still being able to ensure day to day activities are executed properly.

Qualities & Attitude

• Resourceful; analytical and attention to detail; able to multitask and prioritize between various tasks
• Diplomacy, negotiation skills, written and oral communication, team skills, independent work skills, confidentiality, and strong work ethic.
• Comfortable working with and reporting to senior company management, company Board and interacting and negotiating with external clients and vendor.
• Collaborative team player; demonstrated ability to train personnel; cultural sensitivity, as required for working with international colleagues

Competencies we look for:

Commitment to Excellence, Problem Solving/Decision Making/Analytical Thinking, Communication Skills, Teamwork/Cooperation/Supportiveness, Flexibility/Adaptability, Initiative/Taking Ownership, Focus on Safety, Ethical/Trustworthiness, Work Ethic/Reliability, Thoroughness, Customer Service

We Value:

Matica's Values are at the forefront of everything we do, our culture, and the decisions we make.

• Start with Safety & Quality
• Choose the Path of Openness, Honesty, and Integrity
• Nurture Our Differences to Enable Our Collective Success
• Learn Continuously to Ensure Our Value and Relevance
• Commit to Delivering Life Altering Therapies