Job Description

Agilent is expanding on its oligonucleotide manufacturing capabilities with a new, purpose-built facility, designed to support the growing demand and innovation in therapeutic development- and we're looking for Manufacturing Supervisors to help bring it to life!

As part of the initial startup team, you'll play a key role in leading a team of Manufacturing Chemists who will assist with commissioning, qualifying, and validating new equipment and systems. This role offers a unique opportunity to help establish the foundation of a world-class manufacturing operation and contribute to building and training future team members. We value employees who can quickly learn on the job, proactively anticipate and resolve manufacturing or delivery challenges, and consistently uphold the highest standards of quality.

This is a high-impact position ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic environments, enjoys solving complex problems, and wants to be part of something transformative.

In this role, you will be leading employees and/or production departments responsible for manufacturing oligonucleotides and API, and design/ implementation of production area processes. This also entails directing and handling resources to implement tactical plans and department programs/projects for business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV) of new manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Develops and implements solutions to department issues, coordinates day-to-day manufacturing operations, and ensures all SOPs, safety procedures, and administrative tasks are performed on time and accurately by all direct reports.
• Works closely with Manufacturing Manager to increase safety, quality and efficiency by making and tracking metrics and leading cross-department initiatives to drive site improvements.
• Consistently demonstrates and upholds Agilent Core Values. Understands Agilent's overall mission and be able to deliver that message and results.
• Provide guidance and mentorship, Work in cross-functional teams for continuous site improvement, and assist in interviewing, hiring and onboarding process for the Manufacturing department

Initial Schedule (approximately 12 mo.): Monday through Friday from 8 am - 5 pm during startup and training.

Future Shift Structure: May evolve based on operational needs; final shift structure is to be determined but may include nights, weekends, and holidays and may reflect a 3x12 or 4x10 shift structure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree or equivalent plus directly relevant experience
• 1+ years of experience as a manager, supervisor and/or lead individual contributor in an FDA regulated GMP facility; 2+ years will be helpful
• 2+ years of CDMO experience a plus
• Demonstrated leadership in a chemical/manufacturing production environment
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and completing SOP's, Change Controls, Non-Conformance Records, CAPA's and KPI's
• Demonstrated ability to lead and drive the execution of processes, projects, and tactical initiatives
• CQV experience a plus
• Emergency Response Team training and participation strongly preferred

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least July 20, 2026 or until the job is no longer posted.

The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $107,440.00 - $167,875.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations

Travel Required:
No

Shift:
Day

Duration:
No End Date

Job Function:
Manufacturing