General Manager
Bimeda•San Angelo, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
The General Manager for Biologicals is responsible for the overall leadership, operational excellence, and strategic direction of the manufacturing site. This role will ensure the safe, compliant, cost‑effective and efficient production of biological products in alignment with USDA regulatory standards, corporate strategy, and financial targets.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering or related field required.
- 15+ years in biopharmaceutical or vaccine manufacturing.
- 7+ years in leadership roles with operational accountability.
- Proven experience in sterile biologics manufacturing.
- Experience with regulatory inspections and quality standards.
- Demonstrated P&L management experience.
- Proven track record in vaccine, biologics, or sterile manufacturing operations.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree (MS, PhD, MBA) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute site strategy aligned with global biological business objectives and ensuring the site’s capabilities evolve to meet future portfolio and technology needs
- Drive operational excellence, digital transformation, and continuous improvement
- Lead capacity planning and long-term investment strategy to ensure supply commitments are met
- Oversee end-to-end manufacturing (upstream, downstream, fill/finish, packaging)
- Maintain a high level of equipment reliability, facility readiness, and technical capability
- Champion process robustness, validation and technology transfers through the use of KPI’s
- Support technology transfers, new product introductions, and collaborations with R&D and the commercial team
- Promote a strong quality culture of compliance and data integrity
- Partner closely with Quality leadership to ensure audit readiness and successful regulatory inspections
- Ensure timely resolution of deviations, CAPAs, and quality issues are effectively implemented and verified
- Ensure compliance with USDA regulatory requirements, allowing the site to be operated at a constant state of inspection readiness
- Provide full P&L ownership for the site
- Lead capital investment planning for facility upgrades, expansions, and new technologies
- Manage site budget, capital expenditure, and cost optimization initiatives
- Optimize resource allocation, productivity, and operational efficiency
- Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing, cross-functional team
- Build succession plans and talent development strategies to maintain strong employee engagement
- Act as the primary site representative to corporate executives, regulators, partners, and local authorities
- Represent the site in global network forums and strategic decision‑making bodies
- Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations
- Promote a zero‑injury safety culture and ensure compliance with EHS regulations
- Oversee risk management programs, biosafety controls, and emergency preparedness for business continuity and risk mitigation planning
Benefits
- Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- 401(k) plan for retirement savings
- Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
