Manager, GMP Quality Operations

Arcellx$100K — $130K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a scientific or technical discipline; advanced degree preferred.
  • Experience in a GxP biotechnology or pharmaceutical environment required; biologics/cell therapy experience preferred.
  • Knowledge in quality assurance within highly regulated manufacturing environments.
  • Experience with Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs).
  • Familiarity with regulatory inspections preferred.
  • Extensive knowledge of US cGMP, GDP compliance regulations, and EU GMP requirements.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail; ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Support quality management reviews and product assessments.
  • Lead the review and release process for clinical trial materials.
  • Create, review, and approve GMP-related documents such as SOPs and batch records.
  • Coordinate investigations and implement corrective actions.
  • Manage change control processes with stakeholders both internally and externally.
  • Support internal and external audits to ensure compliance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address quality-related issues.
  • Assist with validation activities at contract sites.
  • Promote a culture of quality and operational excellence throughout the organization.

Benefits

  • Support for professional development and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
  • Exposure to advanced biotechnology practices and regulatory standards.
  • Engagement with a strong commitment to quality and integrity.
Full Job Description
Primary Objective

Arcellx is looking for a Manager of GMP Quality Operations to be responsible for supporting the quality assurance program. Reporting to the Associate Director of GMP Quality Operations, the Manager/Senior Manager of GMP Quality Operations will provide day to day quality support to the various Arcellx GMP-relevant functions and will be responsible for the administration of quality standards, internal practices and continuous improvement as it relates to internal technical operations and collaborations with manufacturing vendors.

Main Accountabilities:
  • Support Management Quality Reviews and Product Reviews.
  • Lead review and release of clinical trial material for on-going and future studies.
  • Create, review and approve GMP related documentation including but not limited to SOPs, batch records, specifications, master manufacturing records, analytical methods, labeling, protocols, etc.
  • Coordinate investigations, including development and implementation of corrective actions.
  • Manage change control review and implementation with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Support internal and external audits.
  • Collaborate with cross functional team member to resolve quality issues.
  • Assist with validation activities related to facilities, equipment, processes, and computerized systems at contract sites.
  • Support the collection of key quality metrics.
  • Communicate and promote a culture of quality and operational excellence at Arcellx


Requirements and Qualifications:
  • A Bachelor's degree in a scientific or technical discipline is required. An advanced degree is preferred.
  • Experience in a GxP biotechnology or pharmaceutical environment is required. Biologics/Cell Therapy experience preferred.
  • Knowledge and experience in quality assurance and in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
  • Experience working with Contract Manufacturing Organizations.
  • Experience with regulatory inspections preferred.
  • Extensive knowledge of US cGMP and GDP compliance regulations and industry practices, as well as EU GMP requirements.
  • Ability to critically evaluate and troubleshoot complex problems and attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and aggressive timelines


Competencies:
  • Commitment to integrity and always doing what's right
  • Self-motivated and able to work autonomously
  • Produces top-quality work with little oversight
  • Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
  • Direct and candid, willing to challenge the status quo
  • Able to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with colleagues

About Arcellx

Arcellx is a biotechnology company that develops cell therapies for the treatment of cancer. The company's proprietary platform technology, called ARC-SparX, enables the creation of highly targeted and potent cell therapies that can be delivered directly to tumors. Arcellx's lead product candidate, ACLX-001, is a CAR-T cell therapy that targets multiple myeloma. The company is also developing cell therapies for the treatment of solid tumors and other hematologic malignancies.
Learn more about Arcellx
Size
20 employees
Market Cap
$1.3 billion
Industry
NASDAQ

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