Manager/Sr Manager Technical Operations & Supply Chain

ARS Pharmaceuticals is a commercial pharmaceutical company, passionate about improving patients' lives. We are launching neffy, an intranasal epinephrine product for patients and their caregivers with Type I allergic reactions including food, medications and insect bites that could lead to life-threatening anaphylaxis. We promote a culture of inclusivity, integrity, and creativity, while pursuing solutions for patients and families affected by serious allergic reactions.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Manager/Sr. Manager of Technical Operations and Supply Chain will help drive the development of our products and internal business processes associated with manufacturing operations. Working within the ARS internal organization and with external partners, they will be responsible for planning and executing key technical operations projects with a particular focus on manufacturing, quality, supply chain, technical/process development, and strategic initiatives. The role will identify key milestones relating to projects and execute activities while working closely with internal/external partners and stakeholders to deliver successful projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage cross-functional scope development (timelines, deliverables, activities, responsibilities, budget) for various projects.
• Understanding and communication of project status to both internal management and external partners
• Work closely with multiple external partners and contract manufacturing organizations to ensure project timelines, deliverables, activities, responsibilities and budget are aligned according to agreed project scope documents.
• Support Technical Operations department managers as required for business operations process improvement and optimization programs.
• May provide oversight and management of key strategic projects related to longer term strategic operations needs and business continuity.
• Work with Technical Operations senior leadership to define, launch, and drive strategic and operational initiatives.
• Support review of manufacturing batch records and process documentation including performance metrics, vendor change controls, investigation reviews, and annual reviews.
• Identify and communicate key project details to senior department management and project managers and escalate issues to appropriate decision-makers within the organization.
• Occasional travel, as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• BSc./BEng. with a minimum of 5 years of combined CMC, technical operations and supply chain experience within biotech/pharma or related experience. Acceptable combination of education and relevant experience will also be considered.
• Familiarity with small molecule manufacturing cycle times, manufacturing constraints, process development, and supply chain structures is required and experience working with external CMOs is strongly preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Thorough understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices and Quality System Regulations.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft office (Excel, Project, etc.) and other reporting tools.
• Program Management, Project Management, Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence expertise a plus
• Demonstrated success while working with technically focused teams.
• Demonstrated successful track record of planning and executing on short- and long-term projects.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Professional articulation and presentation skills to effectively engage and interact with upper management; strong analytical skills to analyze complex situations/data and make recommendations for actions and to prepare and analyze reports.
• Ability to effectively communicate across multiple levels of the organization including senior management.
• Well organized, creative problem solver that works well in a team environment.
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally approximately 10% per year.

At ARS, we are proud to offer a highly competitive compensation & benefits package.

The full-time salary range for this posted position is $130,000 to $170,000 and may be eligible for a discretionary annual performance bonus. Actual pay rates are determined by considering multiple factors including qualifications, relevance of experience, education & credentials, subject matter expertise, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

This position is also eligible for Equity, 401k matching, and our excellent benefits package including 100% employer paid Medical, Dental & Vision for employees. View the full package here: ARS Careers Page

ARS Pharmaceuticals believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. ARS Pharmaceuticals is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their job-related duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at careers@ars-pharma.com

The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected for the requisition or the requisition has a sufficient number of applications.