Associate Director of Cartridge Manufacturing & Cartridge Operations

Nuclera is a venture-backed biotech company headquartered in Cambridge, UK with significant operations in Boston, USA. Our company is the pioneer in bringing rapid protein prototyping to the benchtop. We make proteins accessible through the eProtein Discovery™ System. Through our technology we accelerate breakthrough improvements in human health and empower life science researchers with easy access to target proteins.

We are looking for an experienced Associate Director of manufacturing to lead and manage the digital microfluidic cartridge manufacturing team at Nuclera. The eProtein Discovery™ Cartridge is a complex, high value, and low volume product, with high quality expectations from end users. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the supply of a high quality, high value consumable element to Nuclera’s product offering.

About the role:

●       Lead and manage the cartridge manufacturing team; providing guidance, support, and mentorship to ensure optimal performance and adherence to established procedures and standards.

●       Ensure the smooth transition of process improvements from R&D into production.

●       Be accountable for meeting and reporting against production targets.

●       Develop and implement manufacturing strategies to optimize efficiency, productivity, and quality.

●       Work closely with the Quality department to ensure the correct use of quality processes (e.g., CAPA, NCR).

●       Establish and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with regulations and industry best practices.

●       Responsible for managing external relationships with key partners, such as third-party logistics providers, for ensuring cartridge products reach customers in the expected condition and timeline.

Requirements

Essential:

●       Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant scientific or engineering field.

●       A minimum of 5 years’ management experience in a manufacturing role.

●       Highly effective communicator across all business levels from the shop floor to senior management.

●       Proven ability to identify and manage risks by bringing clarity and solutions.

●       Experience with process optimization, technology transfer, and/or scale-up manufacturing.

●       Proficient in production scheduling, including WIP management.

●       Experience with implementing cross training and manufacturing resilience strategies.

●       Strong working knowledge of different production and continuous improvement processes, as well as the ability to identify the correct approach in each situation.

Desirable:

●       Experience working within an ERP system.

●       Knowledge of automation and the implementation of automation.

●       Experience working in the semiconductor industry, or similar high-tech industry.

●       Experience working in the pharmaceutical industry, or wider life science industry.

Benefits

What we offer:

In addition to a competitive salary, Nuclera offers:

●       Incentive stock options

●       A comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance

●       Short- and long-term disability insurance

●       401(k) retirement plan

●       25-day annual holiday allowance