Senior Manager, Consumables Manufacturing

Sr. Manager, Consumables Manufacturing 

At Pattern Bioscience, we’re tackling antibiotic resistance, one of the biggest public health challenges of our time. We use machine learning and microfluidics to quickly recognize bacteria causing infections and predict effective drug treatments.  
 
We are seeking a collaborative, strategic leader to evolve and scale a compliant manufacturing operation for our high-resolution In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) medical devices. 

How You Will Contribute 

• Operational Leadership: Develop and execute production plans, manage resource requirements, and report on performance metrics. 

• Building & Scaling: Drive continuous improvement and Lean initiatives to optimize quality, safety, and efficiency. Lead the identification and implementation of new process capabilities. 

• Analytical Methods: Operationalize analytical methods including HPLC 

• Financial Accountability: Manage departmental budgeting (CAPEX, headcount, OpEx) and maintain accurate costing. Authorize section expenditures and maintain accountability for budget integrity. 

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with stakeholders and key business partners to support the operation, develop business system roadmaps, and ensure effective design transfers. 

• Quality & Compliance: Ensure QMS compliance, lead investigations (CAPA, non-conformances), and oversee equipment/process validations (IQ/OQ/PQ). 

• Safety & Maintenance: Ensure total productive maintenance of tools and operational adherence to safety and hazardous waste disposal requirements. 

Six Month Goals 

• Systems Implementation: Enable NetSuite functionality for work order-based production and the order-to-cash cycle. 

• Commercial Readiness: Implement business processes for commercialization, including scaling and specification hardening. 

• Analytical Methods: Operationalize HPLC methods for next assay development cycle. 

• eMES: Collaborate with SW team to design and deliver fully featured and compliant eMES platform 

• Validation State: Bring operations into a validated state encompassing equipment, processes, test methods, and eMES. 

• Standardization: Formalize KPIs and standardize departmental reporting. 

We’d Love to Hear from You If You 

• Have a deep understanding of FDA (21 CFR 820) and ISO 13485 regulations. 

• Are proficient in cleanroom operations, reagent formulation, analytical methods, and Lean Manufacturing. 

• Are a collaborative problem-solver who enjoys root cause analysis and applying data to improve an organization. 

• Have a strong track record of promoting a safety culture and effective people management. 

• Communicate with clarity, supporting both technical accuracy and team collaboration. 

Desired Education & Experience Education: B.S. in a technical or life sciences-related field. 

• Experience: 7+ years in biotech/medical device manufacturing, including reagent and/or consumable manufacturing ; 5+ years in a leadership role. 

• Preferred: Experience with Lyophilization and BSL-2 environments. 

Details 

• Location: Austin, TX  
  A vibrant, progressive, and friendly city with zero personal income tax, as well as a growing economy anchored by over $1B in annual research funding and major 2026 expansions in the IVD market.
  Relocation Assistance Available. 

• Type: Salaried | Department: Manufacturing 

• Benefits: Health insurance, 401k matching, PTO, and the chance to make a global impact. 

Join us! Pattern Bioscience is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability status. 

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