Director, Device Manufacturing

🕒 May 15

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Cristcot

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11 - 50 employees

Founded 2008

💊 Pharmaceuticals

🔬 Science

🔥 Funding within the last year

💰 $10.5M Venture Round - Cristcot on 2025-06

Pharmaceuticals • Science

Cristcot is a pharmaceutical development and research company specializing in innovative drug formulations and unobtrusive drug-device combination technologies designed to improve patient adherence, reduce treatment burden, and integrate therapies into daily life. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Cristcot provides clinical research design and execution, novel formulation and delivery engineering, specialized assay development, and regulatory strategy support; its lead investigational therapy has completed a pivotal Phase 3 study. The company focuses on solving overlooked barriers in disease management by creating intuitive, cost-effective solutions that enable more effective and confident care.

📋 Description

• Support Cristcot in its growth by leading the manufacturing operations of drug-device combination products. • Manage contract manufacturers (CMOs) to ensure reliable, compliant, and cost-effective production of device components and finished combination products. • Oversee production schedules, equipment readiness, resource allocation, and line performance metrics. • Ensure compliance with GMP, FDA, ISO, and company quality standards in all device-related operations. • Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Supply Chain teams to support product development, validations, launches and commercial product supply. • Support technology transfer of device and combination product processes from development to manufacturing. • Ensure timely delivery of devices for clinical trials and commercial products. • Lead relationships with external manufacturing partners, ensuring adherence to quality, delivery, and cost objectives. • Monitor supplier performance and conduct regular business and technical reviews. • Drive process improvements, Lean Manufacturing initiatives, and troubleshooting for device assembly and packaging. • Lead validation efforts (equipment, process, packaging, and cleaning), ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. • Ensure accurate and complete documentation including batch records, deviation reports, CAPAs, and change controls. • Support audits and inspections by regulatory authorities and partners.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Life Sciences, or related technical field. • 10+ years of experience in medical device or combination product manufacturing specifially in injection molding. • Strong knowledge of device regulations: FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and GMP standards. • Proven experience supporting new product launches, preferably in a small or mid-sized company. • Experience with combination product design controls and human factors engineering. • Familiarity with electronic documentation systems (e.g., MES, QMS platforms like Veeva or MasterControl). • Six Sigma, Lean, or PMP certification preferred. • Ability to travel 20-25%.

🏖️ Benefits

• Health insurance • Retirement plans • Professional development opportunities