Operational Innovations Director / Senior Manager

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

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

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

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