Commercial Operations Project Lead

At Nucleus Biologics, we are passionate about supporting the development of groundbreaking discoveries and improving the quality of life for patients. Our cell culture products and services fuel today’s therapies and tomorrow’s innovations.

Cell culture media is a critical raw material used in the development of cell-based projects. As the Cell Performance Company™, we are the leading provider of custom cell growth media, tools, and technologies that support every stage of development from research through commercialization. We are committed to delivering premium products and services through a transparent, consistent, and proven supply chain that eliminates variability.

• The Commercial Operations Project Lead will manage and lead cross‑functional projects that span custom media formulation, GMP and excipient manufacturing, customer onboarding, product development, and scale‑up to meet commercial demand. This role partners closely with technical, regulatory/quality, manufacturing, and commercial teams to ensure projects meet timelines, quality standards, and business objectives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Life Sciences, Biotechnology Management or a related field. Advanced degree (MBA, MS in Biomanufacturing/Regulatory Affairs) is a plus.

• 2‑5+ years of project management or operations management experience — ideally in biotech/pharmaceutical/CGT or life‑sciences manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding or exposure to cell therapy and gene therapy manufacturing, cell culture media/buffers/reagents production, GMP requirements, regulatory compliance, or supply‑chain for biologics is a strong advantage.
• Proven track record of delivering complex, cross‑functional projects on time and within scope, in regulated environments.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills — able to coordinate across scientific, operational, regulatory, and commercial teams as well as with external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Asana, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, or equivalent) and familiarity with documentation/control systems (Quality Management Systems – QMS) common in GMP/life‑sciences settings.
• Analytical mindset, comfort with data, able to define and monitor KPIs, identify inefficiencies or process gaps, and recommend improvements.
• Ability to adapt in a fast‑growing, dynamic environment — comfortable with ambiguity, scaling operations, and rapid change.
• Strong attention to quality, detail, and compliance standards.

• Deep appreciation for the mission‑driven nature of CGT balancing scientific rigor, manufacturing quality, and commercial impact.
• Strategic thinker with operational execution ability to translate business goals into actionable operational plans.
• Cross‑func…