Operations Director Job Description
We are dedicated to delivering life-changing medications to patients worldwide.
Key Responsibilities:
* Leadership in Manufacturing: Guide drug substance manufacturing for commercial production and new product introductions.
* Team Development: Coach and empower operations personnel to become strong leaders.
* Collaboration and Partnership: Lead site and cross-functional teams to enhance collaboration and alignment across departments.
* Operational Excellence: Drive stability and efficiency in production using Lean and Six Sigma principles.
* Quality Management: Ensure compliance with quality management systems, risk processes, and regulatory requirements.
* Financial Management: Manage financial forecasts and departmental costs, ensuring alignment with capital and expense plans.
* Digital Transformation: Advocate for the use and implementation of digital tools to improve operational efficiency.
Required Skills:
* Leadership and Communication: Strong ability to lead cross-functional teams and foster a high-performance culture.
* Operational Excellence: Commitment to continuous improvement and familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, and other operational excellence tools.
* Cross-functional Team Leadership: Proven track record in decision-making and leading teams to solve complex issues in a manufacturing environment.
* Influencing and Relationship Building: Expertise in building partnerships to drive collaboration and achieve key outcomes.
* Technical Competencies: Experience in manufacturing and technical operations leadership, particularly in upstream cell culture processes.
* Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of global health authority regulations and good manufacturing practices for large molecule manufacturing.
Minimum Qualifications:
* A degree in Engineering, Science, Technical, or a related field.
* At least 8 years of leadership experience in a cross-functional environment, including direct or indirect people management.