ABOUT US:
Vaxart is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a range of oral recombinant vaccines based on its proprietary delivery platform. Vaxart vaccines are administered using convenient room temperature-stable tablets that can be stored and shipped without refrigeration.
Vaxart has demonstrated that its proprietary tablet vaccine delivery platform is suitable to deliver recombinant vaccines, positioning the company to develop oral versions of currently marketed vaccines and to design recombinant vaccines for new indications. Its development programs currently include tablet vaccines designed to protect against coronavirus, norovirus, seasonal influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), as well as a therapeutic vaccine for human papillomavirus (HPV), Vaxart's first immuno-oncology indication.
Our mission is the promotion of global health through the development of effective vaccines that can be administered by tablet rather than by injection, providing for the simple and efficient distribution and administration of safe vaccines in any setting.
We are looking for a Head of Manufacturing to join our growing South San Francisco team! This position can also be remote for the right person.
SUMMARY:
The Head of Manufacturing (HoM) is responsible for developing a strategic vision for manufacturing of drug substance and drug product at Vaxart. The HoM will oversee internal and external manufacturing via CDMOs for clinical trial material, scale-up and production of material for rapid commercialization of Vaxart's COVID vaccine. Additionally, the HoM will develop plans and lead the manufacturing of Vaxart's pipeline vaccines. The HoM works with internal and external resources to ensure manufacturing schedules meet clinical drug supply requirements and corporate objectives. The HoM along with Quality will ensure that all GMP operations maintain a state of cGMP compliance.
The HoM is responsible for managing all aspects of the operations pertaining to internal and external GMP facilities, including engineering, automation, IT, manufacturing, logistics, EHS, and business excellence. The HoM will lead a group of operators and engineers to perform and oversee production and validation activities working in cross-functional teams. The HoM will communicate plans and progress to the Vaxart executive team, Quality Assurance, Project Management, and other organization stakeholders.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
LEADERSHIP AND STRATEGY
OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT
SCIENTIFIC EXCELLENCE
REQUIREMENTS:
Vaxart offers team members a competitive compensation and benefits package, including a bonus program, stock options, 401K with employer matching, tuition assistance, and work life balance.
Vaxart is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action for all applicants and employees. Equal opportunity and consideration are afforded to all qualified applicants and employees in personnel actions, which include: recruiting and hiring, selection for training, promotion, rates of pay or other compensation, transfer, discipline, demotion, layoff or termination. Vaxart does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, family medical history or genetic information, citizenship, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, military status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation.