Senior Manager, Microbiology Support for Global ASAT

<div class="content-intro"><h3><strong>Join our Mission to Protect Humankind!</strong></h3> <div>Vaxcyte is a clinical-stage vaccine innovation company engineering high-fidelity vaccines to protect humankind from the consequences of bacterial diseases, which have serious and costly health consequences when left unchecked. Working to eradicate or treat bacterial infections such as invasive pneumococcal disease, Group A Strep, and Shigella is just the beginning. Our path to success is clear and well-defined, and Vaxcyte is set up to go the distance. </div> <div> </div> <div><strong>WHAT</strong> we do is every bit as important as <strong>HOW</strong> we do it! Our work together is guided by four enduring core values:</div> <div> </div> <div>*RETHINK CONVENTION: We bring creative and intellectual diversity to every facet of the work we do in order to innovate and re-innovate the way vaccines are delivered.</div> <div> </div> <div>*AIM HIGH: We embody our collectively audacious goal to courageously make the most complex biologics ever attempted to protect humankind.</div> <div> </div> <div>*LEAD WITH HEART: Everyone leads at Vaxcyte with a kindness-first, inclusive approach to collaboration and vigorous debate that advances our business objectives.</div> <div> </div> <div>*MODEL EXCELLENCE:  The magnitude of our challenge requires our shared commitment to demonstrating integrity, accountability, equality and clarity across communications and decision making.</div></div><h3><strong>Summary:</strong></h3> <p>Vaxcyte is looking for an energetic and talented individual to join our Analytical Science and Technology (ASAT) as a Sr. Manager. The position will be an integral part of the team responsible for cGMP-compliance in routine operations for all phases of clinical development for Vaxcyte’s PCV product to commercialization. The primary responsibility will include supporting the microbiological quality control activities including cGMP analytical testing at Contract Testing Organizations and Vaxcyte QC laboratory operations. The ideal candidate will apply technical expertise, strong cGMP experience, ensure compliant operations and documentation, foster open communication, and pursue data-driven approaches. The ideal candidate will have expertise in microbiological assays (bioburden, endotoxin, sterility and culture purity) as well as understanding or experience with aseptic manufacturing (EM, smoke studies, media fills, etc.).</p> <h3>Essential Functions:</h3> <ul> <li>Serve as the technical expert for QC microbiological assays.</li> <li>Support the authoring and review internal SOPs rel