Associate Director, Operations

Job Description

The Maurice R. Hilleman Center for Vaccine Manufacturing is located in Durham, NC.  This state-of-the-art facility established in 2004, manufactures our Company lifesaving vaccines in bulk and finished forms.  Due to the importance of this facility in the Vaccine Manufacturing network, the facility has seen rapid growth in production volumes and new employees over the last several years; currently Durham employs 1,000+ people. Our Company has an expansive vaccines portfolio and an exciting pipeline of human health vaccine candidates. This position will be part of a manufacturing organization that brings these vaccines to people around the world. 

Our ability to excel relies on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of people like you.  To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork.  As part of our global team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.

Position Description: 

We are seeking an Associate Director within the Durham Operations team. The Associate Director in Vaccine Manufacturing area is responsible for the oversight of Manufacturing Operations, at the Durham Vaccine Manufacturing Facility, while actively supporting, participating in and embracing an empowered team culture.

General Profile:  

• Manages individual contributors (professional employees) and/or supervisors

• Contributes to the performance and results of a department

• Adapts plans and priorities based on departmental budget and profit plan to address resource and operational challenges

• Decisions are guided by policies, procedures and business plan; receives guidance from manager

• Provides technical guidance to employees, colleagues or clients

• Anticipates and interprets client and/or customer needs to identify solutions

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 Business Expertise:  

• Applies management skills to align staff activities with department objectives

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Functional Expertise: 

Specific to their area, the Associate Director will be responsible for comprehensive management of all activities required to successfully support and/or manufacture vaccine product to include the following: 

• Lead the team and others by providing direction and guidance

• Ensure compliance to Corporate, Site, and Departmental procedures associated with the manufacturing of vaccine product, and ensuring team is trained on new or revised processes or procedures

• Review and approve Quality Notifications (QNs) 

• Author, review, and approve SOPs

• Take on project management opportunities, by leading and participating in process improvement, learning events, or business support initiatives, as guided or approved by Operations management

• Determine staffing needs and hire to meet those demands

• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert for all release related matters

• Interact with Vendors and our Company Supplier Development and Procurement Management for issues associated with incoming components

• Review and approve Vendor Change Notifications

• Review and approve BOM changes

• Review and approve Master Batch Records

• Review and approve Operation, Technology, or Automation protocols

• Participation in Kaizen events.

• Direct support of regulato