Top 18 Director of manufacturing Jobs in Vista Ca

Head of Manufacturing Operations
Gallant —San Diego, CA
- From $145,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Mentoring
- US work authorization
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Head of Quality
Gallant —San Diego, CA
- From $150,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Master's degree
- 8 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Sr. Director, Production
Bachem Holding AG —Vista, CA
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer literacy
- Master's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Director of Product Quality
Werfen —San Diego, CA
- $200,000 - $240,000 a year
- Online Application
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
Director, Production
Bachem Holding AG —Vista, CA
- $129,992.80 - $162,491.00 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- 5 years
- Computer literacy
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Associate Director/Director, Safety Conventions & Quality Standards
Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. —Carlsbad, CA
- $183,950 - $268,516 a year
- Remote
- 11+ years
- English
- Mentoring
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Director of Process Engineering
Skorpios Technologies, Inc. —Temecula, CA
- $175,000 - $225,000 a year
- 3 years
- Master's degree
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Quality Control Director
Argonaut Manufacturing Services —Carlsbad, CA
- $195,000 - $205,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Director, Quality Systems
Viking Therapeutics, Inc. —San Diego, CA
- $170,000 - $210,000 a year
- Writing skills
- Presentation skills
- Mentoring
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Sr Director, QMS
Dexcom —San Diego, CA
- $209,600 - $349,300 a year
- Full-time
- 11+ years
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
Director/Senior Director, MSAT
Viking Therapeutics, Inc. —San Diego, CA
- $190,000 - $220,000 a year
- Writing skills
- 11+ years
- Analysis skills
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Senior Manager or Director – Business Development & Strategic Partnerships - Drug Product
Argonaut Manufacturing Services —Carlsbad, CA
- $180,000 - $210,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Up to 50% travel
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Director, Direct Material and Manufacturing, Sourcing and Procurement
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. —San Diego, CA
- $178,000 - $222,900 a year
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor of Science
- 11+ years
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
Director, CMC Quality Control & Quality Assurance
HAYA Therapeutics —San Diego, CA
- Full-time
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Mentoring
- In-person
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Associate Director, Quality Operations
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. —San Diego, CA
- $145,100 - $181,400 a year
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
Director of Energy Storage, O&M
SOLV Energy, LLC —San Diego, CA
- $172,025 - $215,032 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- 3 years
- US work authorization
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Head of Manufacturing Operations

Gallant
San Diego, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
From $145,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Biology
Manufacturing management
Chemical Engineering
Operations management
Team leadership
Safety regulations
Drug regulation
GMP
Cleanroom protocols
Project management experience in manufacturing
Chemical scale-up projects
Manufacturing facility experience
Production validation processes
Quality risk management
Pharmaceutical company experience
Technology transfer (scale-up process)
Bioprocessing
Cleanroom experience
Biomedical regulatory compliance
Managing manufacturing teams
Sterile products production
Laboratory management
Master of Business Administration
Cross-functional communication
FDA regulations
Senior leadership
Pharmaceutical manufacturing facility experience

Full Job Description

Position Summary

Director, Head of Manufacturing Operations will lead all aspects of clinical and commercial manufacturing for our cell and gene therapy programs. This senior leadership role will oversee day-to-day operations at our CGMP manufacturing facility, drive scale-up and tech transfer activities, and ensure reliable, compliant production of high-quality veterinary therapies. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in aseptic processing of advanced therapies and a proven ability to transition products from clinical supply to commercial readiness in a risk-based, phase-appropriate manner. This position reports to the Chief Technical Officer (or equivalent) and will work closely with Quality, Process Development, Regulatory Affairs, and Clinical teams.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and optimize clinical and commercial manufacturing operations for cell and gene therapy products, including autologous/allogeneic cell processing and viral vector production.
Oversee cGMP manufacturing activities, batch production, scheduling, and facility operations to meet clinical supply and commercial demand timelines.
Manage tech transfer, process validation, scale-up, and continuous improvement initiatives while applying phase-appropriate, risk-based principles.
Ensure all manufacturing operations comply with FDA regulations, including current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) guidance for veterinary biologics and advanced therapies.
Lead aseptic process execution, environmental monitoring, and sterility assurance programs in classified cleanrooms.
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing Manufacturing team, including hiring, training, and performance management.
Collaborate cross-functionally to support regulatory submissions (INAD/NADA), deviation investigations, CAPA implementation, and change control.
Drive operational excellence through metrics, capacity planning, supply chain coordination, and cost-of-goods optimization.
Prepare for and support regulatory inspections (FDA CVM and others) and internal audits.
Implement robust safety, training, and documentation systems to maintain a compliant and efficient manufacturing environment.

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a scientific or engineering discipline (Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field) required. Advanced degree (MS/MBA) is preferred but not required.

Experience

Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, with at least 6 years in cell therapy, gene therapy, or complex biologics.
Demonstrated success leading manufacturing operations for clinical and/or commercial production of advanced therapies.
Strong hands-on background in aseptic processing, cleanroom operations, and GMP-compliant production of sterile biologics.
Prior experience scaling manufacturing processes from clinical to commercial stages.
Leadership experience managing manufacturing teams in a cGMP facility.

Skills & Competencies

Thorough knowledge of FDA cGMP regulations (21 CFR Parts 210/211, 600 series) and CVM-specific guidance for veterinary cell and gene therapies.
Expertise in risk-based manufacturing, process validation, and technology transfer.
Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and project management skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
Passion for animal health and commitment to delivering high-quality therapies for pets.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior work in startup or small-biotech environments.
Knowledge of single-use systems, closed processing, and automation for cell/gene therapy manufacturing.
Professional certifications in GMP, lean manufacturing, or related areas are a plus.

Location & Work Environment

This is a full-time, on-site position based at our cGMP manufacturing facility. The role requires hands-on presence on the manufacturing floor during production campaigns, including occasional off-shift or weekend support as dictated by the manufacturing schedule. All duties will be performed in strict compliance with FDA regulations related to the manufacture of cell and gene therapy products for veterinary medicine, including current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and CVM-specific guidance. The Head of Manufacturing Operations plays a critical role in ensuring the safe, compliant, and reliable production of advanced veterinary therapies.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to advancing safe and effective veterinary cell and gene therapies in full accordance with FDA/CVM standards.

ABOUT GALLANT

Gallant is the leader in veterinary regenerative medicine on a mission to bring transformational “ready-to-use” stem cell therapies to pets everywhere that treat the root cause of disease. With five high value clinical stage programs in development and a platform that is generating additional therapies, the company is positioned for their first FDA conditional approval in 2026, bringing a new class of therapies to animal health.

Gallant is a privately-held company and backed by top venture capital firms BOLD Capital, Digitalis Ventures, Hill Creek Partners and NovaQuest, and recently completed our Series B financing. We have onsite GMP manufacturing, R&D and offices headquartered in La Jolla, CA.

We offer a competitive base salary, generous health benefits, stock compensation, PTO, pet-friendly offices, and a virtual work environment as needed. We are a tight, incredibly smart and passionate team, deeply committed to our vision to bring “ready-to-use” stem cell therapies to pets worldwide.

Pay: From $145,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Can you tell us why you would be a good fit for the role?

Experience:

biopharmaceutical manufacturing: 10 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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