Arcellx · 9 hours ago
Director, Facility Operations
Redwood City, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$220K/yr - $245K/yr
10+ years expArcellx is a public, clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on innovative immunotherapies for cancer treatment. The Director of Facility Operations will lead the strategic management of the clinical manufacturing facility, ensuring efficient operations and compliance while mentoring team members and driving facility excellence.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareLife SciencePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership to proactively build and to ensure reliable, compliant, and uninterrupted facility operations
Drive efficiency and robustness across all facility functions. Proactively anticipate facility operational and strategic needs and drive actions to fill those gaps
Develop and lead enterprise-wide facilities and engineering strategies to support business growth, capacity expansion, and risk mitigation
Mentor and manage team members, ensuring alignment of day-to-day operations with broader organizational objectives
Champion a proactive safety culture. Oversee EH&S programs and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations
Provide leadership to ensure timely execution and resolution of Deviations, CAPAs, Change Controls, and Risk Assessments
Oversee the end-to-end management of GMP and non-GMP facilities, including infrastructure, critical utilities, space planning, interaction with landlord facility team and technical projects
Ensure readiness to support dynamic operational needs, including construction and qualification of new or modified spaces
Lead strategic vendor management
Negotiate contracts with third-party service providers to secure favorable and best terms and ensure alignment with budgetary constraints
Manage facilities budget ensuring alignment with financial targets. Identify opportunities to streamline vendor operations and reduce costs through process improvements and technology adoption
Own and drive long-term asset management strategies, including preventative and predictive maintenance, calibration programs, and lifecycle oversight of all critical infrastructure
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in chemical, bioengineering, mechanical or electrical engineering, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
10+ years of facilities and engineering experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, including people leadership experience
Advanced knowledge of facilities systems and strong knowledge/ understanding of FDA regulations (GMP's) and industry standards
Solid knowledge of cGMP Quality systems (change management, deviation management and validation)
Ability to manage shifting priorities to meet critical deadlines in a fast paced and dynamic, growing environment
Excellent leadership, communication skills and ability to influence across multiple functions to get the job done
Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills to drive change and foster flexibility, innovation, and accountability
Benefits
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
Relocation assistance for roles if required
Company
Arcellx
Arcellx is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that provides patients with immune cell therapies.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (12)
2024 (4)
2022 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$622MKey Investors
Kite Pharma
2023-11-15Post Ipo Equity· $200M
2022-12-09Post Ipo Equity· $100M
2022-06-15Post Ipo Equity· $112M
Leadership Team
Michelle Gilson
Chief Financial Officer
Brad Gliner
Vice President, Clinical Research and Regulatory Affairs
Recent News
2025-12-11
2025-12-08
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