Job Title:
Senior Director – Strategic Operations (UK & Ireland)
Location:
UK (Hybrid) with travel to Ireland
Reports To:
Regional or Global Leadership
Company Overview
We 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 Overview
We are seeking a
Senior Director of Strategic Operations
to lead the build-out of our UK and Ireland region. This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role with full
P&L accountability
, overseeing operations, corporate development, client engagement, and technical excellence. The ideal candidate will have a strong
engineering background
in pharma or life sciences and a proven track record in operational leadership and strategic growth initiatives.
This is a
hybrid role
, based in the UK, with regular travel to Ireland.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Corporate Development
* Lead 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 Accountability
* Own 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 Oversight
* Serve 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 & Culture
* Build, 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 & Experience
* Proven
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 Us
* Lead 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.