Job Title:Senior Director – Strategic Operations (UK & Ireland)Location:UK (Hybrid) with travel to IrelandReports To:Regional or Global LeadershipCompany OverviewWe are a global life sciences consultancy delivering engineering, technical, and strategic solutions to leading pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare organizations. We are expanding our presence in the UK and Ireland and building a new regional team to strengthen client engagement and deliver world-class engineering services.Role OverviewWe are seeking aSenior Director of Strategic Operationsto lead the build-out of our UK and Ireland region. This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role with fullP&L accountability, overseeing operations, corporate development, client engagement, and technical excellence. The ideal candidate will have a strongengineering backgroundin pharma or life sciences and a proven track record in operational leadership and strategic growth initiatives.This is ahybrid role, based in the UK, with regular travel to Ireland.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership & Corporate DevelopmentLead the launch and scale of the UK and Ireland regional operations for the consultancy.Develop and execute strategies for client acquisition, business growth, and market positioning .Drive corporate development initiatives, including partnerships, alliances, and strategic acquisitions.P&L & Operational AccountabilityOwn the P&L for the region, delivering sustainable revenue growth and profitability.Oversee all operational functions, including project delivery, resource management, and process optimization.Establish KPIs and operational dashboards to monitor performance, quality, and efficiency.Client Engagement & Technical OversightServe as the senior client engagement leader for engineering services, building long-term partnerships.Provide technical oversight, ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards of quality and compliance.Guide teams on complex technical and operational challenges, leveraging your engineering expertise.Team Leadership & CultureBuild, mentor, and inspire a high-performing regional team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation.Promote knowledge sharing and operational best practices across the global consultancy.Qualifications & ExperienceProven leadership experience in life sciences, pharmaceuticals, or related engineering services.Strong engineering background or qualification (chemical, process, mechanical, or pharmaceutical engineering preferred).Demonstrated P&L management and operational leadership experience in multi-site or regional operations.Experience in corporate development, business growth, or strategic initiatives .Deep understanding of engineering service delivery and client engagement in the life sciences sector.Strong interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills, with experience managing cross-functional teams .Willingness to travel regularly to Ireland and work in a hybrid environment .Why Join UsLead the launch of a new regional operation within a growing global life sciences consultancy.Shape strategy and operations at a high-impact leadership level .Work with a dynamic, entrepreneurial team delivering innovative engineering solutions.Competitive compensation with performance incentives and global career opportunities.