More than one million people in the United States today are fighting blood cancer. While a traditional allogeneic stem cell transplant has been the best hope for many, the transplant itself can prove fatal or lead to serious conditions, such as graft vs. host disease. Orca Bio is a commercial-stage biotechnology company redefining the transplant process by developing next-generation cell therapies with the goal of providing significantly better survival rates with dramatically fewer risks. With our purified, high-precision cell therapies we hope to not only replace patients' blood and immune systems with healthy ones, but also restore their lives.
We have built a state-of-the-art, 100,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Sacramento, CA (7910 Metro Air Pkwy) to ensure the consistent and reliable delivery of our high-precision cell therapy products. This site is essential to advancing our clinical pipeline and supporting future commercial availability of our life-saving therapies.
The Specialist, Production Project Support supports the execution and documentation of business process improvements, change controls, CAPA initiatives, and the development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This role works cross-functionally with production, quality assurance, engineering, and continuous improvement teams to ensure timely and compliant execution of changes and improvement projects within a regulated manufacturing environment
Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities
Assist in the identification, documentation, and implementation of business process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
Coordinate data collection and analysis to support root cause investigations and improvement initiatives.
Support the preparation, tracking, and execution of change control documentation in compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
Ensure all impacted stakeholders are involved in the review and approval of changes.
Maintain accurate records of change implementation and outcomes.
Support the execution and documentation of corrective and preventive actions, including follow-up activities.
Assist in CAPA investigations by compiling data, organizing cross-functional meetings, and tracking completion of action items.
Ensure CAPA documentation meets internal and regulatory expectations.
Draft, revise, and maintain SOPs in collaboration with subject matter experts.
Ensure SOPs reflect current best practices and regulatory requirements.
Facilitate training rollout and ensure personnel are informed of updated procedures.
Track progress of ongoing production-related projects and report on milestones, issues, and risks.
Schedule and facilitate cross-functional meetings as needed to support project deliverables.
Maintain accurate and organized project documentation.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field.
2+ years of experience in a GMP-regulated biotech or pharmaceutical environment.
Project management knowledge is a plus.
Technical writing skills a plus.
Strong understanding of cell therapy, biotech or pharmaceutical manufacturing processes
Proven track record of successfully implementing improvement projects
Knowledge of FDA, EMA, and global regulatory expectations for advanced therapy medicinal products is preferred.
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
PMP Certification or equivalent formal project management training is preferred
Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma or operational excellence methodologies is a plus
Travel Requirements and Work Environment
Domestic and international travel not required.
On-site presence required, especially during critical project phases or production support.
May involve gowning and working in classified cleanroom environments, including no jewelry, makeup, etc.
Occasional off-hours or weekend work depending on project needs.
