Manager, Calibration and Instrumentation

AskBio • Durham, NC

5d

About The Position

Opportunity for Secondment to AskBio We’re pleased to share an exciting secondment opportunity at AskBio. This role is available for a time period to be determined by leadership at both Bayer and AskBio. While most assignments range from one to two years, the exact duration will be based on business needs and mutual agreement. This secondment offers a unique chance to broaden your experience, expand your knowledge, and contribute meaningfully to AskBio’s mission: to advance gene therapy and change the lives of patients around the world. If you’re interested in exploring this opportunity, we encourage you to: Speak with your direct manager to discuss your interest and alignment with your development goals. Apply directly using the link provided in the posting. We look forward to seeing how our colleagues continue to grow and make an impact across the Bayer-AskBio partnership. Our vision: Pioneering science to create transformative molecular medicines. Our mission: Lead innovative science and drive clinical outcomes to transform people's lives. Our principles: Advance innovative science by pushing boundaries. Bring transformative therapeutics to patients in need. Provide an environment for employees to reach their fullest potential. Our values: Be a Pioneer. We are not afraid of the impossible and to innovate to make gene therapies accessible to those in need. Cultivate Collaboration. Strive to be the best teammate, actively listen, openly communicate, and embrace diverse points of view. Embrace Responsibility. We are humbled by the enormity of our mission. We hold a relentless commitment to advance science and clinical outcomes for our patients, families, and caregivers. Raise the Bar. Continuously drive improvements and efficiencies. Seek and provide constructive feedback. Have a bias for learning and action. Act with Uncompromising Integrity. Be honest, transparent, and committed to doing what’s right in every situation. Make clear commitments and follow through.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in facilities management or related field
• 6+ years’ experience in managing calibration and instrumentation teams
• 5+ years’ experience in GxP laboratories and facilities
• A proven track record of solving problems methodically and efficiently
• Ability to create clear process maps, work instructions, job plans and procedures
• Strong collaborative skills with the ability to influence across multiple departments

Nice To Haves

• Strong Operational Excellence foundation with applicable certifications (e.g., CMRP, Six-Sigma)
• Calibration and/ or Instrumentation Certification

Responsibilities

• Maintain and build upon a culture of safety and compliance by ensuring adherence to and continuous improvement of all related procedures and policies
• Manage quality records (Change Controls, SOPs, Deviations, CAPAs, Training) related to scientific facility and equipment operations, driving efforts to standardize quality operations within the team
• Accountable for the development, budget, and compliance of the site’s metrology and calibration program, managing the internal calibration team and contractors
• Collaborate with research teams to align facility services with team needs and support the development of SMEs within the team
• Create and control budget for calibration and instrument services
• Balance in-house work with contracted work by using sound financial analysis
• Manage, negotiate, and maintain vendor contracts, service level agreements (SLAs), and the budget for all scientific equipment, instruments, and related services
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to optimize the CMMS configuration and workflows specifically for laboratory asset management and calibration activities
• Apply operational excellence principles to the management of assets from onboarding to retirement to drive value for AskBio

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees