Production Manager

At Viral Vector Manufacturing Facility (VVMF), we’re a growing viral vector CDMO partnering with innovators to turn breakthrough science into real therapies. We’re building something special and we’re looking for an experienced Production Manager to lead our Production Team.

Why this role stands out

• Lead GMP viral vector manufacturing in a scaling facility.
• Shape team capability, culture, and performance.
• Join the Operations Leadership Team with real influence.
• Be part of something being built, not inherited

What you’ll do

• Lead end-to-end GMP viral vector manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, compliance and on schedule delivery.
• Plan campaigns, allocate resources and optimise production delivery.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex manufacturing issues.
• Ensure documentation is accurate, contemporaneous and audit ready.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high performing team of Team Leads and Scientists.
• Drive GMP excellence across deviations, CAPAs, change control and validation.
• Act as Production SME for audits and regulatory inspections.
• Partner cross functionally to deliver technology transfer and new program readiness.
• Lead production readiness for new processes, facility expansion and scale up.
• Monitor and improve operational performance (schedule, yield, right first time).

What you’ll bring

• Experience leading GMP manufacturing teams (pharma, biologics, viral vectors, cell and gene therapy, vaccines or sterile).
• Strong knowledge of cGMP, aseptic processing, cleanroom operations, and data integrity.
• Proven capability in production planning, execution and problem solving.
• Experience with GMP documentation (batch records, SOPs, validation, CAPAs, change control).
• Exposure to technology transfer, scale up or new product introduction.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and leadership capability.
• Flexibility to work early starts, afternoons, evenings, or weekends when production calls for it.

What’s in it for you

• Join a mission driven, values led organisation at the forefront of biotech innovation.
• Work in a collaborative, high performance culture that values your expertise.
• Access professional development, and opportunities for growth.
• Contribute to life changing therapies and innovations.
• We hold ourselves to high standards, in our science, our delivery, how we work together and we’re looking for people who want to do the same.
• Help us Unlock the Future of Medicine.

Ready to step into something bigger?

If you’re an experience Production Manager, strong people leader who thrives in a GMP environment like ours and wants to make a genuine impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply via the link on seek, including your resume, along with a cover letter sharing why you are the right person for the role, and how you meet the selection criteria listed above. Applications close: 26 July 2026.

Applicants must be willing to undergo a National Police Check. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.