Who We Are
Arcellx is a public, clinical-stage biotechnology company reimagining cell therapy by engineering innovative immunotherapies for patients with cancer and other incurable diseases. We believe that cell therapies are one of the forward pillars of medicine and our mission is to destroy cancer and advance humanity by developing cell therapies that are safer, more effective, and more broadly accessible.
Our team members are made up of talented innovators and dreamers working from our offices in Rockville, Maryland, and Redwood City, California. At Arcellx, we hire exceptional people and create a fun, diverse, supportive, and informal environment that allows everyone to do their best work.
What Matters to Us
Living our core values is essential to maintaining a work environment that is high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative. We look for candidates who demonstrate strong values alignment and bring different backgrounds, viewpoints, and abilities to the team.
Arcellx Core Values
How You’ll Make a Difference
We are seeking a dynamic and highly motivated Manager of Manufacturing & Facility Operations to join our rapidly expanding Technical Operations team in Redwood City. At Arcellx, we’re pioneering cell therapy manufacturing, leveraging cutting-edge technology to transform patient lives. As a key player, you’ll enable the launch and operationalization of our state-of-the-art Clinical Manufacturing facility. Your leadership and effort will shape critical capabilities, establish robust systems, and ensure seamless day-to-day support for clinical manufacturing and testing labs.
Join us in making a difference—one patient at a time.
The “Fine Print” – What You’ll Do
Ensuring Robust Production: Lead cell therapy manufacturing operations and facility support activities to ensure robust and safe production in compliance with cGMP requirements.
Documentation and Compliance: Develop, review, and approve SOPs, protocols, and documents related to manufacturing operations, engineering, maintenance, and facilities.
Manufacturing Execution and Metrics: Manage scheduling and execution of discrete patient lots or healthy donor runs to deliver on pipeline/ clinical trial needs. Maintain KPI’s related to manufacturing and facility operations.
Investigations and Change Controls: Support manufacturing investigations, implement corrective actions, manage change controls, and support tech transfer activities.
Facility Management: Oversee building systems, utilities, and space planning for manufacturing, and lab areas. Support proposed construction, facility qualification & modification projects as needed.
Maintenance, Asset and Materials Management: Track facilities operations and manage equipment calibration and preventative maintenance. Manage a small on-site warehouse for raw materials and components to ensure facility and lab operations.
Skills and Experience We Look For
Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, chemical, bioengineering, mechanical or electrical engineering (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
Minimum 8 years of manufacturing and/or facility operations support experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry. Candidates with more experience may be considered at the senior manager level.
Strong knowledge/ understanding of FDA regulations (GMP’s), industry standards, and cGMP Quality systems.
Proficiency in Operational Excellence principles/ initiatives to implement continuous improvement in manufacturing is a plus.
Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Can manage shifting priorities to meet critical deadlines while providing clear direction to team members.
Demonstrates strong collaboration, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Rewards at Arcellx
Our people are our greatest asset, and supporting their well-being is an essential part of delivering on our mission and impacting the lives of patients. Putting this belief into practice means offering strong compensation and benefits.
The base salary range for this position is $155,000 - $170,000 per year. Where a candidate falls within that range is determined by factors such as years of experience and location. Our compensation package also includes an annual bonus based on company goals and an equity (RSU) grant. We do offer relocation assistance for roles if required.
Our market-leading benefits package includes: 100% coverage for medical, dental and vision for team members and dependents, unlimited vacation, a 3-day weekend every month, fully-paid parental leave for up to 6 months, tuition reimbursement, 401k employer contribution and more.
Join us in our quest to reimagine cell therapy and destroy cancer. For more on our technology, culture, and team, go to www.arcellx.com.
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