Manager, Central Services

About Site

Our FDA-licensed, state-of-the‑art CGMP manufacturing facility for Gene Therapies is located on the Harmans/BWI campus. The campus, featuring two manufacturing facilities is located 5 miles from the Baltimore Washington International (BWI) airport and 13 miles from our Baltimore location. The campus is close to Washington, DC’s I-270 Technology Corridor, top universities, and government agencies.

Our FDA-licensed, state-of-the‑art CGMP manufacturing facility for Gene Therapies is located on the Harmans/BWI campus. The campus, featuring two manufacturing facilities is located 5 miles from the Baltimore Washington International (BWI) airport and 13 miles from our Baltimore location. The campus is close to Washington, DC’s I-270 Technology Corridor, top universities, and government agencies.

The Harmans/BWI-1 EMA and FDA approved facility, at approximately 200,000 sq. ft., houses 10 CGMP manufacturing suites, fill/finish, central services, testing labs, and a warehouse.

The Harmans/BWI-2 facility, at approximately 145,000 sq. ft., is under development and will house 8 CGMP manufacturing suites and cold storage warehousing.

Both facilities support Phase 3 through commercial manufacturing of advanced therapeutic products including AAV and other viral vector-based therapies and vaccines.

Position Summary

We have an opportunity for a Manager, Central Services to join our team. This role leads a team of professionals and oversees GMP manufacturing processes for buffer and media preparation. You will plan and manage production operations, including start-up and product changeover activities, while supporting both daily tasks and long‑term projects. This position plays a key role in ensuring process optimization, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards.

Shift: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Location:

Harmans, MD - BWI

100% Onsite

• Manage buffer and media weigh/dispense/production suites, clean/sterile assembly preparation, raw material sampling and dispensing.
• Drive the design, acquisition, and implementation of new technologies for buffer and media preparation.
• Assist with the transfer of new buffers and media formulations working with GMP Operations and Development laboratory personnel.
• Provide overall supervision for cGMP suite cleaning, waste removal, stocking of consumables, and movement of raw materials and solutions within the suites.
• Provide direct supervision, training, and hands‑on support of production staff in equipment operation for preclinical, clinical, and commercial batches.
• Coordinate and supervise department change‑over activities and serve as equipment and suite owner for maintenance, calibration, and validation.
• Coordinate preparation/revision of master batch records, SOPs, and review/close‑out all cGMP documents, including deviations for each campaign.
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment issues and batch/material deviations, and provide timely reporting and resolution of process/product deviations and change controls.
• Ensure adherence to cGMP guidelines, industry safety standards, and OSHA guidelines.
• Interact cross‑functionally with internal and external teams to support successful batch production.
• Recruit, train, and develop staff, ensuring training in cGMPs, process knowledge, equipment operation, and regulations.
• Partner with Sr. Director to strategize plans for resource optimization and operational goals.
• Build effective teams and drive engagement to create a culture of excellence.
• Ensure quality culture through continuous pursuit of right first‑time performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8+ years of directly related experience OR Associate’s Degree with 10+ years of directly related experience.
• 6+…