Director of Operations

Mantell Associates are proudly partnered with a leading CDMO in their search for a Director of Operations to join their senior leadership team.

Director of Operations - Responsibilities :

Work alongside the senior leadership team to define operational strategy and direction

Oversee operations within the organisation

Contribute towards building a high performing GMP team with a culture of Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement

Lead the function ensuring that appropriate scientific, regulatory, and quality standards are followed across manufacturing facility design, construction, and validation, GMP operation system establishment

Oversee the preparation and management of complex GMP manufacturing facility development plans, budgets, and long-range planning

Provide scientific guidance and oversight while factoring in technical, regulatory, and intellectual property considerations and risk assessment

Play a key role in directing future growth and success of the organisation

Director of Operations - Requirements :

Bsc. in Biology or related Life Science discipline, Msc. or PhD preferred, MBA also desirable

Strong experience in product / process development and / or commercial manufacturing experience in the pharmaceutical industry

Demonstrated experience in senior leadership roles

Leadership and managerial experience with a team of CMC development scientists and / or engineers (process chemists, analytical chemists, formulation scientists, technical operations), leading cross-functional projects, planning and delivering results within project deadlines

Previous participation in portfolio decision-making

Brings extensive industry experience and established network within industry

Skilled in working collaboratively with Senior Management teams, as well as Partners and other key decision makers within the industry

Mantell Associates is a specialist Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences headhunting firm. For more information on this role, please contact us at +44 (0) .