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Operations lead (pharma) - 23 month ftc

Tralee
Astellas Pharma
€60,000 - €80,000 a year
Posted: 18 October
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Overview

Operations Lead (Pharma) – 23 month Fixed Term Contract at Astellas Pharma. Manage manufacturing operations, drive continuous improvement, maintain regulatory compliance, and lead a high‑performance team. This position is 100% on site in Tralee, Ireland.


The Opportunity

Provide oversight of manufacturing operations, ensuring a safe, efficient, and compliant environment. Coordinate activities, implement policies, and drive continuous improvement across GMP and non‑GMP processes, balancing strategy, safety, quality, delivery, and cost.


Responsibilities

* Leadership & People Development: Provide strong leadership to the Operations Team, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and cross‑functional collaboration. Develop future leaders and high‑performing teams through coaching and targeted development.
* Organizational Excellence: Build a best‑practice infrastructure, promoting innovation, quality, psychological safety, and alignment with company values. Attract and retain talent while supporting graduate development and global collaboration.
* Performance & Continuous Improvement: Drive departmental objectives, stable supply, and effective project management. Champion continuous improvement, challenge existing practices, and set ambitious performance targets aligned with KPIs.
* Compliance & Governance: Ensure full adherence to corporate policies, GMP, GDP, safety, and environmental regulations. Maintain audit readiness and produce timely reporting in line with governance standards.
* Strategic Alignment & Growth: Contribute to site and global strategic planning, lead high‑impact projects, anticipate future trends, and develop teams and capabilities that align with long‑term business objectives.
* Technology, Change & Business Continuity: Lead change initiatives, manage technology and asset upgrades, and ensure business continuity through proactive risk management and crisis readiness.


Education

* Third level qualification in an Engineering or Science discipline, or extensive related proven experience in the required areas, or equivalent.


Preferred Knowledge/Experience

* Third level qualification in an Engineering or Science discipline, or extensive related proven experience in the required areas.
* Previous leadership experience an advantage.
* Knowledge of GMP and validation of systems essential.
* Proven experience working on Aseptic fill finish team an advantage.
* A good knowledge of Health and Safety Systems and Environmental Control Systems is an advantage.
* Proven experience participating in regulatory inspections.


Additional Information

This is a 23 month fixed term contract position. Position is based in Tralee – Ireland. This position requires you to be 100% on site / in the office.


What We Offer

* A challenging and diversified job in an international setting.
* Opportunity and support for continuous development.
* Inspiring work climate.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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