Exec. Dir., Operations

Mdcrecruiting

Dunboyne, ,
Biologics drug substance manufacturing
Operational excellence and lean methodologies
Technology transfer leadership
This position will drive transformational change for capacity realization and operational excellence to deliver stable manufacturing teams and processes for a diverse and complex Biologics pipeline

Job Summary

  • This position will drive transformational change for capacity realization and operational excellence to deliver stable manufacturing teams and processes for a diverse and complex Biologics pipeline.
  • The role includes leadership across five facilities and 300 personnel, ensuring right-first-time production, technology transfer, inspection readiness, and adherence to regulatory expectations.
  • The Executive Director will foster a strong compliance mindset, apply Lean principles for continuous improvement, and develop empowered leaders to build a productive and cost-efficient operating model.

Matching Summary

This position will drive transformational change for capacity realization and operational excellence to deliver stable manufacturing teams and processes for a diverse and complex Biologics pipeline.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Biologics Drug Substance manufacturing
  • Operational Excellence and Lean methodologies
  • Technology transfer leadership
  • Regulatory compliance and inspection readiness
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Production scheduling and capacity planning

Nice-to-have

  • Strong compliance and safety culture
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Innovative and technical digital mindset
  • Inspirational leadership
  • Ability to influence across organizational layers

Key Requirements

  • Degree qualification or equivalent in Science, Engineering or Technical field
  • At least 15 years leadership experience in cross-functional manufacturing
  • Demonstrated Biologics manufacturing and technology transfer experience
  • Experience with GMP and global health authority regulations
  • Proven project management and operational excellence capabilities

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Not specified

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