President

About This Role

This role is a senior executive leadership position with full responsibility for Velocity Bioworks' Large Molecule (Biologics) Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) facility in San Antonio, Texas, encompassing both mammalian and microbial expression platforms. The President will oversee strategic, operational, financial, and regulatory performance, positioning Velocity Bioworks as a trusted biologics CDMO partner.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the strategic plan for the Large Molecule CDMO, integrating mammalian and microbial platforms
• Drive growth through expansion of development and manufacturing business
• Partner with the CEO and Tivic Health leadership on capital investments, platform expansion, and technology roadmaps
• Represent the CDMO business with customers, partners, regulators, and external stakeholders
• Provide executive oversight for biologics operations, including cell line development, process development, and manufacturing
• Ensure seamless execution of multi-platform development and manufacturing programs and drive operational excellence
• Ensure full compliance with global cGMP and regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, ICH, ISO)
• Maintain inspection readiness and serve as executive sponsor for regulatory inspections and customer audits
• Own full P&L responsibility for the Velocity Bioworks business, including developing and managing budgets and forecasts
• Act as executive sponsor for key CDMO customers and support business development efforts
• Build and lead a high-performing leadership team, attracting and developing specialized talent

Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in large molecule / biologics manufacturing
• Senior leadership experience within a biologics CDMO or biopharmaceutical manufacturing organization
• Proven track record of leading cGMP biologics operations, including regulatory inspections
• Demonstrated P&L ownership and experience managing complex, multi-functional operations
• Strong understanding of upstream/downstream processing, analytical methods, and biologics quality systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, biotechnology, life sciences, or related discipline (advanced degree preferred)
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in large molecule / biologics manufacturing, with senior leadership experience within a biologics CDMO or biopharmaceutical manufacturing organization

Nice to Have

• Experience leading a biologics CDMO site as General Manager, Site Head, or equivalent
• Experience supporting both clinical and commercial biologics programs
• MBA or equivalent business leadership training

Skills

* Required skills