Manufacturing Manager

Neurona Therapeutics•South San Francisco, CA

20h

About The Position

Neurona Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in South San Francisco focused on developing neuronal cell-based therapies for intractable neurological diseases. We are seeking an exceptional candidate to join our Process Sciences and Manufacturing team. The ideal candidate brings both strategic and hands-on experience in cell therapy manufacturing and is excited to help shape Neurona’s evolving technical operations. This role is critical to ensure our manufacturing programs are executed safely, compliantly, and efficiently as we advance through clinical development and scale for future growth. The Manager, Manufacturing, will report directly to the Director, Manufacturing, and lead day-to-day cGMP operations for Neurona’s cell therapy products. This role is responsible for managing production teams, ensuring operational excellence, supporting regulatory compliance, and fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement. The Manager will play a critical role in coaching and developing personnel while partnering with Quality, Process Sciences, and site teams to deliver high-quality, scalable manufacturing processes.

Requirements

8+ years of manufacturing experience in biologics operations; cell therapy experience strongly preferred.
Hands-on experience with all aspects of cell therapy manufacturing: aseptic processing, expansion/differentiation of allogenic or autologous products, 3D/adherent cultures, and formulation/fill of cellular therapeutics.
Proven leadership skills with experience managing teams, coaching, and developing personnel.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot manufacturing processes, resolve complex issues, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Knowledge of cGMP regulations, Quality Systems, and applicable regulatory standards (US/EU).
Experience collaborating cross-functionally to implement CAPAs and maintain compliance.
Experience managing materials and supply chain processes, including raw material handling, inventory control, and production readiness.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with ability to influence and lead teams effectively.

Nice To Haves

8–12 years of industrial/manufacturing experience in biologics or cell therapy strongly preferred.
advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop manufacturing teams on the production floor, including scheduling, coaching, performance management, and career development.
Oversee the execution of cGMP manufacturing activities for neuronal cell-based therapies across multiple campaigns and projects.
Ensure full compliance with cGMP, GxP, and regulatory requirements (US/EU), as well as internal SOPs and quality systems.
Support onboarding and training of personnel to ensure operational readiness and compliance.
Troubleshoot technical and operational challenges, providing solutions to maintain continuous production flow.
Collaborate with Quality and Process Science teams to implement CAPAs and resolve deviations or non-conformances effectively.
Manage raw materials and consumables, including inventory control, receiving, storage, and production readiness.
Support the implementation of new equipment, raw materials, and processes, ensuring safety and compliance considerations are addressed.
Participate in process qualification, facility commissioning, and readiness activities for production.
Monitor key operational metrics and develop action plans to drive continuous improvement.
Promote a safe working environment and ensure adherence to Environmental Health and Safety procedures.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and compliance within the manufacturing team.
Serve as a role model for GMP, GxP, and Data Integrity best practices on the manufacturing floor.