Manager, Facility Operations

Who We Are

Arcellx is a public, clinical-stage biotechnology company reimagining cell therapy by engineering innovative immunotherapies for patients with cancer and other incurable diseases. We believe that cell therapies are one of the forward pillars of medicine and our mission is to destroy cancer and advance humanity by developing cell therapies that are safer, more effective, and more broadly accessible.

Our team members are made up of talented innovators and dreamers working from our offices in Rockville, Maryland, and Redwood City, California. At Arcellx, we hire exceptional people and create a fun, diverse, supportive, and informal environment that allows everyone to do their best work.

What Matters to Us

Living our core values is essential to maintaining a work environment that is high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative. We look for candidates who demonstrate strong values alignment and bring different backgrounds, viewpoints, and abilities to the team.

Arcellx Core Values

• Start with authenticity: We foster an inclusive environment where each person can bring their authentic self to work.

• Think ‘we’ before ‘me’: We prioritize collective success, collaborating and supporting one another to achieve our shared goals.

• Embrace the challenge: We deliver exceptional results by working with shared determination and a commitment to doing what’s right.

How You’ll Make a Difference

We are seeking a dynamic and highly motivated Manager of Facility Operations to join our rapidly expanding Technical Operations team in Redwood City. At Arcellx, we’re pioneering cell therapy manufacturing, leveraging cutting-edge technology to transform patient lives. As a key player, you’ll enable the launch and operationalization of our state-of-the-art Clinical Manufacturing facility. Your leadership and effort will shape critical capabilities, establish robust systems, and ensure seamless day-to-day support for clinical manufacturing and testing labs.

Join us in making a difference—one patient at a time.

The “Fine Print” – What You’ll Do

Ensuring Robust Production: Lead cell therapy facility operations support activities to ensure robust and safe production in compliance with cGMP requirements.

Documentation and Compliance: Develop, review, and approve SOPs, protocols, and documents related to facilities operations, engineering, maintenance, and life cycle management.

Operations Execution and metrics: Coordinate with manufacturing for execution of discrete patient lots or healthy donor runs to deliver on pipeline/ clinical trial needs. Maintain KPI’s related to facility operations. Operate with Safety first, Quality always mindset.

Investigations and Change controls: Support Facility related investigations, implement corrective actions, manage change controls, and support gap assessments for tech transfer activities.

Facility Management: Oversee building systems, utilities, and space planning for manufacturing, and lab areas. Support proposed construction, facility qualification & modification projects as needed.

Maintenance and Asset Management: Track facilities operations and manage equipment calibration and preventative maintenance.

Business Continuity: Assist in developing Business Continuity Processes for critical business systems, manufacturing, and lab processes.

Skills and Experience We Look For

Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, chemical, bioengineering, mechanical or electrical engineering (or equivalent combination of education and experience).

Minimum 8 years of manufacturing and/or facility operations support experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry. Candidates with more experience may be considered at the senior manager level.

Strong knowledge/ understanding of FDA regulations (GMP’s), industry standards, and cGMP Quality systems.

Proficiency in Operational Excellence principles/ initiatives to implement continuous improvement in manufacturing is a plus.

Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Can manage shifting priorities to meet critical deadlines while providing clear direction to team members.

Demonstrates strong collaboration, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Rewards at Arcellx

Our people are our greatest asset, and supporting their well-being is an essential part of delivering on our mission and impacting the lives of patients. Putting this belief into practice means offering strong compensation and benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $120,000 - $155,000 per year. Where a candidate falls within that range is determined by factors such as years of experience and location. Our compensation package also includes an annual bonus based on company goals and an equity (RSU) grant. We do offer relocation assistance for roles if required.

Our market-leading benefits package includes: 100% coverage for medical, dental and vision for team members and dependents, unlimited vacation, a 3-day weekend every month, fully-paid parental leave for up to 6 months, tuition reimbursement, 401k employer contribution and more.

Join us in our quest to reimagine cell therapy and destroy cancer. For more on our technology, culture, and team, go to www.arcellx.com.

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