Vice President – Operations

Repligen Corporation

Vice President leading Repligen’s bioprocessing manufacturing network across four sites. Driving operational excellence, capacity, quality, safety, and continuous improvement across 380+ employees.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $240,000 - $345,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing operations and manufacturing strategies, driving operational excellence, and leading cross-functional teams in regulated environments. Proven ability to manage budgets, ensure compliance, and implement continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma.

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Operations Strategy DevelopmentLeadership of Multi-Site OperationsRegulated Manufacturing ExperienceContinuous Improvement InitiativesStrategic Planning and Financial Acumen

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Hard Skills

Operations ManagementManufacturing ProcessesCapacity PlanningResource AllocationBudget ManagementQuality Standards ComplianceLean MethodologySix SigmaData-Driven InsightsPerformance Metrics

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInfluencing SkillsExecutive Stakeholder ManagementTeam DevelopmentCross-Site Collaboration

Industry Keywords

BioprocessingLife SciencesMedical DevicePharmaceuticalSupply ChainOperational ExcellenceOrganizational TransformationSafety ComplianceEnvironmental ComplianceQuality Assurance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute a comprehensive operations and manufacturing strategy aligned with business objectives and growth plans
Provide leadership and direction to Director-level Site Leaders and their respective leadership teams across multiple manufacturing facilities
Drive operational excellence initiatives focused on safety, quality, service, productivity, inventory management, and cost performance
Oversee manufacturing processes, capacity planning, workforce planning, and resource allocation
Collaborate with executive leadership to develop and achieve company goals and guide operational strategy, investments, and systems
Establish and maintain quality standards meeting regulatory, customer, and industry requirements
Partner with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, R&D, and Commercial teams
Lead network-wide continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
Develop long-term site strategies including capacity expansion, footprint optimization, capital investments, and operational readiness
Manage operational budgets and performance metrics
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
Attract, retain, develop, and succession plan high-performing leaders and teams
Promote cross-site collaboration, best-practice sharing, and process harmonization
Provide data-driven insights, operational metrics, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Bioprocessing, Operations, Biochemical Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or a related field
15+ years of progressive manufacturing, operations, or supply chain leadership experience
10+ years of people leadership experience, including leadership of leaders and multi-site operations
Demonstrated success leading multiple manufacturing facilities and geographically dispersed leadership teams
Prior experience in a Vice President, Senior Director, General Manager, or equivalent executive operations leadership role
Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, preferably in life sciences, bioprocessing, medical device, pharmaceutical, or related industries
Proven track record of driving operational excellence, organizational transformation, and continuous improvement initiatives
Strong strategic planning, organizational, financial, and business acumen
Outstanding communication, influencing, and executive stakeholder management skills
Ability to travel up to 30% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Variable cash program (bonus or commission)
Equity may be included for eligible roles
Paid time off
Health, dental, and vision benefits
Retirement benefits
Flexible spending accounts