This role is central to shaping the future technical capability of the site and delivering sustained excellence across a complex and growing biologics portfolio
Job Summary
This role is central to shaping the future technical capability of the site and delivering sustained excellence across a complex and growing biologics portfolio.
The Executive Director will provide transformative, hands-on leadership across biologics drug substance manufacturing and ensure robust, compliant, and reliable manufacturing of commercial products.
The position establishes single-point accountability for end-to-end technical performance, integrating upstream and downstream operations, process sciences, and other technical functions into a cohesive operating model.
Matching Summary
This role is central to shaping the future technical capability of the site and delivering sustained excellence across a complex and growing biologics portfolio.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Technical leadership in biologics manufacturing
New product introduction and technology transfer
Regulatory compliance and inspection readiness
Root cause analysis and CAPA management
Process monitoring and risk management
Change control and validation expertise
Nice-to-have
Talent building and succession planning
Collaboration with academic and research institutes
Digital and data strategy execution
Business and financial acumen
Strong stakeholder influence and alignment
Key Requirements
Advanced degree in Engineering or scientific discipline
Minimum 15 years biopharmaceutical manufacturing experience
Proven leadership in technical operations at manufacturing site
Experience with regulatory interactions and CAPA
Ability to manage multiple complex programs concurrently