GMT Biologics Site Team Leader

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Full-time • Senior

Lincoln, NE

5,001-10,000 employees

Chemical Manufacturing

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The GMT Biologics Site Team Leader oversees technology transfer and process performance for biological and biopharmaceutical products at the Lincoln, NE and White Hall, IL sites. This role leads a team of GMT Scientists and Technical Project Managers, ensuring robust scale-up, regulatory readiness, and continuous improvement of manufacturing biological processes and analytical methods. The leader also represents GMT on the Site Leadership Team and collaborates cross-functionally to align technical and operational goals.

Product Scope: Biopharmaceuticals (Mabs) and Bios (Vaccines - Viral & Bacterins)
Manufacturing Scope: Drug Substance, Drug Product, Analytics and Primary Packaging
Lead and resource the GMT team to support new product development, lead tech transfer and ensure robust, continuous commercial supply.
Own and monitor manufacturing process performance, including data review and control limit setting.
Drive continuous process improvements to reduce scrap, improve yields, expand robustness and support PPV enhancements.
Oversee team development, goal setting, and performance management.
Manage GMT site budget and ensure compliance with safety and training standards.
Identify and implement new innovations and technologies in QC and manufacturing.
Collaborate with site and global leadership on project prioritization and resource allocation.
Maintain a culture for team accountability and delivering to manufacturing standards and project timelines.
Report project progress to senior management and ensure timely, on-budget execution.

Bachelor's or Master's in biology, microbiology, bioengineering, chemistry, or engineering.
10-20 years of industry experience, including 5+ years in vaccine/biopharma manufacturing.
5+ years of team leadership with a focus on execution and accountability.
Strong technical expertise in analytical testing, cell culture, purification, fermentation, aseptic processing, and lyophilization.
Experience with regulatory systems (USDA, FDA, EU) preferred.
Proven ability to lead in a matrix environment and communicate across functions.

4 weeks accrued paid vacation and 13 paid holidays.
401(k) match with company profit sharing.
Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan repayment program.
Great Health, personal, and family benefits starting day 1.

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