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Senior Manager / Associate Director, External Manufacturing Operations at Immunome, Inc.
Bothell, Washington, United StatesFull-timeTech OperationsPosted 24 days ago
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<div class="content-intro"><p><strong><u>Company Overview</u></strong></p>
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<div class="x_elementToProof" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Immunome is a clinical-stage targeted oncology company committed to developing first-in-class and best-in-class targeted cancer therapies. We are advancing an innovative portfolio of therapeutics, supported by a leadership team with deep experience in the design, development, and commercialization of cutting-edge therapies, including antibody-drug conjugates. Our pipeline includes varegacestat, an investigational gamma secretase inhibitor for which an NDA has been submitted to the U.S. FDA; IM-1021, a clinical-stage ROR1 ADC; IM-3050, an IND-cleared FAP-targeted radiotherapy; and IM-1617, an IND-cleared solid tumor ADC. We are also advancing a broad portfolio of early-stage ADCs pursuing undisclosed solid tumor targets.</div></div><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Position Overview</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":257}"> </span></span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">The Senior Manager / Associate Director, External Manufacturing Operations is responsible for meeting Immunome’s supply requirements by enabling and overseeing operations performed at Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs). This role focuses on biologics manufacturing but will support additional modalities as needed.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":257}"> </span></p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Responsibilities</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":257}"> </span></span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Serve as the Supplier Relationship Manager (SRM) for specified CDMOs and primary liaison between the CDMO and Immunome</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Collaborate closely with Legal to support the development and negotiation of service agreements, supply contracts, and statements of work across development and commercial phases</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Lead one or more Virtual Management Teams (VMTs) </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">comprising</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> Quality, Product Supply, Technical Development, and other cross-functional </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">stakeholders</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> as necessary. Ensure Immunome’s project deliverables stay on track. Align priorities and key communications with the CDMO</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">. </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Conduct well-organized and documented project team meetings with CDMOs. Ensure CDMO progress is </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">tracking to</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> plan (e.g., campaign preparation, manufacturing operations, release activities, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">logistics</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">, etc.). Proactively address delays to avoid impact on supply or regulatory milestones</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">. </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Develop a thorough understanding of Immunome’s drug product manufacturing processes. Support technical reviews of master and executed batch records, specifications, investigations, and change requests, as </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">required</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Monitor CDMO performance through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and drive improvements aligned with Immunome’s expectations. Lead or </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">participate</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> in periodic Business Review Meetings</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Work closely with department management and finance team to provide </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">timely</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> progress updates. Ensure that unexpected cost variances are communicated quickly</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">. </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Maintain comprehensive knowledge of the CDMO’s systems, capabilities, capacities, requirements, and business practices</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Monitor spending against budget. Ensure CDMO invoicing is </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">accurate</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> and aligned with contractual terms</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Other Responsibilities and Projects</span></span></strong></p>
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<li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="11" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Assist</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> with technology transfers as needed, change implementation, and regulatory submission reviews</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="12" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Support Technical Operations sourcing efforts and the qualification of new CDMOs</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">. </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="13" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Support risk assessment development, and </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">implementation</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> of manufacturing network strategies. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="14" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">This is an individual contributor role. Depending on the business </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">needs</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> and organizational considerations, this role may include staff supervisory responsibly as the product portfolio and manufacturing network expand</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">. </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Qualifications</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":257}"> </span></span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Bachelor’s or advanced degree in biotechnology, biology, chemistry, chemical engineering, or related field. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Minimum of 10 years of </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">biophar</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">maceuti</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">cal </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">industry experience, and direct responsibility overseeing third parties performing cGMP manufacturing</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">. </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Ability to travel (domestic and international) up to </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">25</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">%, with occasional evening and/or weekend commitment</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":720,"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Knowledge and Skills</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":257}"> </span></span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":257}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Strong technical background in biotechnology/pharmaceutical manufacturing or process development. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":257}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Hands-on expertise in drug product process development or cGMP drug product manufacturing. Experience with highly potent products is desired. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":257}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Prior success in overseeing external manufacturing operations is required, either as an SRM or Subject Matter Expert (SME). Experience with both clinical and commercial manufacturing is desired. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":257}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Well-versed in Quality systems and experienced with deviation investigations, change controls, and corrective actions. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":257}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Possess strong negotiation skills and be versed in general contractual terms. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":257}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty; adapt swiftly with focus on delivering to the business needs as priorities change. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":257}"> </span></li>
</ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Washington State Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$152,504</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$185,763 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong><u>E/E/O</u></strong></p>
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