Director, Manufacturing

Kyowa Kirin North America(11 days ago)

Sanford, NCOnsiteFull TimeDirector$185,800 - $242,600Manufacturing

About this role

The Director, Manufacturing will lead Kyowa Kirin North America’s Sanford, NC manufacturing operations and serve on the Site Leadership Team, ensuring operational readiness for facility start-up in 2027 and delivering the production plan into routine operations. The role reports to the VP, Site Leader NA Manufacturing and provides leadership for manufacturing managers, MS&T, Operational Excellence, and digital systems.

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Required Skills

Operational Readiness
Operational Excellence
Tech Transfer
Methods Transfer
Budget Management
Talent Management
Safety
Lean Manufacturing
Agile Manufacturing
QMS

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Qualifications

BS in Life Sciences
BS in Chemical Engineering
BS in Industrial Engineering
BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences

About Kyowa Kirin North America

kyowakirin.com

Kyowa Kirin is a Japanese biopharmaceutical company that develops innovative specialty medicines, with a particular focus on antibody‑based therapies for cancer, kidney disease, and immune‑mediated disorders. The company pursues technology‑driven drug discovery across biologics and small molecules and maintains a broad global network of research, development, and commercial operations. Kyowa Kirin advances a pipeline through internal R&D and strategic partnerships (including biologics and CDMO collaborations) to bring life‑changing treatments to patients. It emphasizes patient‑centred value, scientific expertise, and sustainability in its mission to raise health and well‑being worldwide.