We are seeking a Managing Director to provide oversight, strategic leadership and direction to Waisman Biomanfuacturing (WB)!

Waisman Biomanufactuing is a clinical manufacturing facility that produces biologics (gene therapeutics, cell therapeutics, recombinant proteins and vaccines) for Phase I and II Human Clinical Trials in compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) guidelines.

As Managing Director, you will guide the strategic vision and operations of the facility, lead scientific programs, manage staff, and oversee the facility budget.

Qualified candidates will have the following required qualifications:

• A Master’s Degree or PhD in Microbiology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Virology, Biochemical Engineering, or a related field is required.

• A minimum of four (PhD) or seven (MS) years of experience in clinical biomedical manufacturing and development (preferably gene therapy, cell therapy, viral and non-viral vector research or microbial sciences).

• A minimum of two years of relevant management experience, including budgetary responsibility, client relations, and strong people and project management experience.

Full position details can be found at: https://jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/managing-director-waisman-biomanufacturing-madison-wisconsin-united-states

More information regarding Waisman Biomanufacturing and its services can be found at: https://gmpbio.org/

The deadline for applications is Friday, September 11, 2026, at 11:59pm CDT.

Applications must be submitted online at the apply link:  Applications not submitted directly at the link will not be considered.

For questions regarding this position or posting, please contact Melissa Henning, Human Resources Manager, at (608)890-1388 or melissa.henning@wisc.edu