Director of Manufacturing

3 weeks ago


montréal, Canada Berkner Group Full time

Director of Manufacturing


Location: Montreal, Quebec


Position Summary:

The ideal candidate will have a background in building structured processes for R&D, engineering, and manufacturing. This role requires deep expertise in fermentation and scaling bio-process technologies. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for biomanufacturing and a track record of scaling innovative processes, we invite you to apply.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement structured processes for R&D, engineering, and manufacturing to enhance efficiency and scalability.
  • Apply business strategy and economically oriented thinking to align engineering efforts with commercial goals.
  • Interact with clients and oversee product development to ensure alignment with customer needs and market demands.
  • Lead and manage an engineering team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Scale fermentation processes from approximately 1k L to 100k L+ per batch
  • Oversee commercial manufacturing operations, ensuring smooth scale-up and high-quality output.
  • Drive the scaling of novel bio-process technologies, leveraging extensive experience in bio-manufacturing.
  • Manage or work with contract manufacturers for chemicals and oversee the building of manufacturing facilities.
  • Handle downstream processing, bio-product extraction, and ensure product compliance and quality for customer requirements.
  • Engage with supply chain operations to streamline processes and ensure timely delivery of materials and products.
  • Utilize expertise in synthetic biology and relevant R&D to innovate and advance biomanufacturing processes.


Qualifications:

  • BS, MS, or PhD degree in a relevant field (Chemical Engineering, Biology, Biochemistry, etc.)
  • 10+ years of experience in biomanufacturing with a focus on fermentation and scaling processes.
  • Proven experience in scaling a fermentation process
  • Strong background in submerged (liquid) fermentation
  • Demonstrated success in scaling bio-process technologies


Soft Skills:

  • Manufacturing mindset with a positive attitude toward innovation and R&D.
  • Open-minded, collaborative, and transparent with high emotional intelligence.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a "figure-it-out" gene.
  • Approachable and supportive, capable of fostering a positive team culture and providing guidance.



Berkner Group has been retained to execute this search. If you were contacted by Berkner Group, please reply to the person who contacted you. If you are applying to a job posting, please email your resume and a brief introduction to careers@berknergroup.com. Please include “[Your name]- Director of Manufacturing - L989789Y” in the subject line of your email. We look forward to hearing from you



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