Senior Director, Operations/Site Lead

Repligen Corporation • Marlborough, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We’re united by a mission to inspire advances in bioprocessing as a preferred partner in the production of biologic drugs that improve human health worldwide. No matter your role or background, at Repligen, you will play a key part in shaping some of the most innovative and life-changing therapies in the world. We foster a culture of purpose, collaboration, and shared success—where every voice matters and every contribution drives progress. Join us! We are seeking a Senior Director of Operations/Site Lead to join our Marlborough site. The objective of the Sr. Director of Operations/Site Lead role is to create transformative, comprehensive, and self-sustaining operational excellence capabilities across the site while working in close collaboration with each of the functional leaders. The incumbent is responsible for creating an aligned vision for the site, building a continuous improvement culture to develop capability and improve key performance indicators, lead / managing site resources, developing and implementing an operational plan and ensuring that procedures are carried out properly and objectives are exceeded. Additionally, they will be responsible for identifying, prioritizing, and implementing initiatives to drive safety, quality, the customer experience, revenue growth, and productivity. This role will be based in Marlborough, MA and will report to the Vice President of Operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or a related field preferred, 10+ years' experience in manufacturing including 2 years in biotechnology or life sciences.
• Demonstrated experience in a dynamic manufacturing environment is required.
• Demonstrated experience of direct supervisory and/or managerial experience is required.
• Understanding of key financial and operational drivers.
• Proficiency in problem solving and cost reduction.
• Ability to concisely communicate status, needs, forecasts, risks, and timelines.
• Knowledge and experience deploying lean manufacturing principles.
• Exceptional leadership and communication capabilities.
• Understand complex manufacturing environments and working in a matrix structure.
• Experience leading multiple complex projects.
• Track record of developing high performing teams.

Nice To Haves

• Previous successful site leadership experience is preferred.
• Previous experience in cGMP / regulated manufacturing environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all operations at the site, including functional oversight of Repligen Performance System (RPS), Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, Distribution, Engineering, Quality and Customer Service Order Processing.
• Determine the strategic direction of the site with the goal of increasing efficiency and profitability.
• Focus on delivering quality products to our customers based on our commitments.
• Achieve operational and financial results to plan.
• Ensure that the operation is in compliance with all aspects of Repligen's IS09001 Quality Management System.
• Sustain a culture of continuous improvement through the Repligen Performance System. This includes leading through RPS by championing a site vision and plan to achieve this vision, value stream mapping to create 6-month target states, driving kaizen and Root-cause countermeasure as ‘way of life’ to solve problems to root cause, going to ‘Gemba’ to coach, support and observe for opportunity.
• Cultivate a safe environment of trust, teamwork, and accountability.
• Communicate effectively both internally and externally.
• Assess talent needs and build the team through people development and recruitment.
• Report metrics, as required.
• Respond to onsite emergency calls as needed.
• Ensure compliance with applicable business policies, laws, and regulations.
• Perform other duties and projects assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative, innovative, and supportive work environment.
• We offer a wide range of benefits such as paid time off, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits and flexible spending accounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees