Technical Operations Manager, Process Chemistry, Kilo Lab

Position:
Technical Operations Manager, Process Chemistry, Kilo Lab

Salary Range: $110K-$150K

Location:
Coventry, RI

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The Technical Operations Manager, Process Chemistry provides leadership and oversight of Kilo Lab and Process Chemistry operational activities in support of process development, scale-up, technology transfer, clinical supply, and commercial development programs.

This role serves as the operational leader for the Kilo Lab, ensuring that facilities, equipment, personnel, and operational systems are maintained and resourced to support the safe, efficient, and compliant execution of process development activities and GMP campaigns. The position partners closely with Process Chemistry, Quality, Engineering, EHS, Manufacturing, and Project Management to enable effective execution and successful project delivery.

The Technical Operations Manager is responsible for sustaining an agile, science-driven operating model that meets the evolving needs of development-stage programs while maintaining compliance with site safety, quality, and GMP requirements.

The role will preserve and advance the established Kilo Lab operating philosophy, in which Process Chemistry retains ownership of process design, technical direction, and operational procedures, while Technical Operations provides the infrastructure, resources, and execution support necessary to enable efficient operations and successful program outcomes.

• Lead Kilo Lab operations, including scheduling, resource allocation, equipment readiness, and execution of process development, scale-up, and GMP campaigns.
• Optimize facility utilization, operational efficiency, and execution across competing project priorities.

• Partner with Process Chemistry to enable process development, scale-up, and translation of laboratory procedures into safe, practical operations.
• Lead operational readiness for internal and external technology transfers, including resource assessments, scale-up readiness reviews, risk mitigation, and knowledge transfer.
• Collaborate on operational procedures and continuous improvement while preserving Process Chemistry ownership of process design and technical direction.

• Promote process safety through risk assessments, hazard reviews, and implementation of appropriate safeguards for development-scale operations.
• Oversee facility and equipment readiness, maintenance, reliability, qualification support, and lifecycle planning.
• Ensure compliance with site safety, quality systems, and GMP requirements, including personnel qualification, deviation management, CAPAs, and inspection readiness.

• Lead and develop Kilo Lab personnel, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Process Chemistry leadership to assess capacity, identify operational constraints, and plan future staffing, facility, and equipment needs.
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