Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Manager Manufacturing Operations leads the Manufacturing Operations function at the Minnetonka facility and is accountable for safe compliant and efficient cGMP assembly labeling packaging and related production activities for combination pharmaceutical products. This role provides leadership across multi-shift operations while building the systems processes talent and capabilities required to scale clinical and commercial production in support of long-term business growth.

The Senior Manager translates site and business objectives into manufacturing strategy capacity plans operating priorities and execution roadmaps. This individual drives strategic execution through effective resource planning performance management automation readiness Manufacturing Execution System utilization continuous improvement and cross-functional governance with Quality Engineering Facilities Materials Management Planning IT EHS and other business partners. The role requires sound risk-based decision-making executive-ready communication and the ability to lead transformational change while developing the next level of manufacturing leadership.

This individual operates in accordance with Halozyme policies and procedures environmental health safety and cGMP guidelines and is expected to demonstrate readiness for broader site operations leadership as the organization continues to scale.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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• Lead safe compliant and efficient multi-shift manufacturing operations for cGMP assembly labeling packaging and related production activities supporting clinical and commercial product supply.

• Translate site and business objectives into manufacturing strategy staffing plans capacity models operating priorities and execution roadmaps that support operational scale-up and long-term growth.

• Drive manufacturing performance through disciplined resource planning escalation practices risk-based decision-making and metrics including safety quality schedule adherence throughput utilization productivity yield and right-first-time performance.

• Lead monthly cross functional meetings to review and improve performance.

• Lead continuous improvement and operational excellence practices that improve stability reliability and scalability.

• Execute Strategic Initiatives.

• Ensure Manufacturing Operations complies with cGMP regulations and the current quality management system.

• Build coach mentor and develop manufacturing leaders and team members while strengthening technical capability supervisory effectiveness training programs qualification expectations procedural compliance operational ownership and succession readiness.

• Provide executive-ready communication operational updates business case input and escalation support related to manufacturing performance capacity risks constraints and improvement priorities.

• Foster cross-functional governance and collaboration with Quality Engineering Facilities Materials Management Planning IT EHS HR Supply Chain and external partners to ensure aligned execution of manufacturing priorities.

• Operate and monitor manufacturing equipment as needed to support clinical and commercial pharmaceutical product production.

• Other dutiesas assigned

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE KNOWLEDGESKILLSAND ABILITIES:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Science Operations Supply Chain Business or related technical discipline required; Science or Engineering degree preferred. Advanced degree in Business Operations Engineering or related leadership discipline preferred; equivalent progressive operations leadership experience may be considered.

• 8 years of experience working in a production environment in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry which incorporated robotics/automation within their processes.

• 5years of experience managing a team working on manufacturing lines for the production and packaging of Medical Device and/or pharmaceutical products.

• Demonstrated ability to translate business and site objectives into manufacturing strategies capacity plans staffing models execution roadmaps and measurable operational outcomes.

• Experience supporting clinical-to-commercial scale-up production expansion new product introduction technology transfer automation implementation Manufacturing Execution Systems electronic batch records ERP or production planning systems digital workflows and data-driven performance management preferred.

• Strong knowledge of cGMP quality systems ISO standards regulatory expectations audit readiness deviation management CAPA change control validation inspection support and related documentation requirements.

• Operational excellence mindset with experience applying Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma 5S standard work visual management root cause analysis and continuous improvement methods to improve manufacturing performance.

• Proven ability to lead transformational change manage competing priorities make risk-based decisions resolve operational constraints and deliver results in a fast-paced high-growth manufacturing environment while keeping team members engaged throughout the process.

• Strong people leadership skills with demonstrated ability to coach mentor develop and hold leaders and team members accountable while building organizational capability and succession readiness.

• Ability to build effective cross-functional relationships and governance routines with Quality Engineering Facilities Planning Materials Management IT EHS HR Supply Chain and external partners.

• Excellent written verbal and executive-level communication skills with demonstrated leadership maturity strategic thinking ownership learning agility and readiness for broader site operations leadership responsibilities.

The most likely base pay range for this position is $140K - $185K per year. Several factors such as experience tenure skills and particular business needs will determine an individuals exact level of compensation. Base salary is only one element of employee compensation at Halozyme. Total compensation could include bonuses sales incentives and equity awards.

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