Ur client, a fast-growing, innovation-led biotechnology company are seeking an experienced
Operations Manager
to support the scale-up of a highly specialised manufacturing operation serving the global life sciences and vaccine sectors.
The organisation operates within a highly regulated environment and is commercialising a proprietary, next-generation production platform used in pharmaceutical, vaccine and research applications. Significant investment and expansion plans are underway, including new facilities and increased production capacity.
This is a senior leadership role with direct influence on operational strategy, growth, and international expansion.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the scale-up of manufacturing operations to meet increasing global demand
* Build, develop and manage a high-performing production operations team
* Ensure operations comply with best practice and all relevant regulatory requirements
* Oversee production planning, scheduling, and delivery to meet customer, budget and quality expectations
* Maintain stringent quality standards within a controlled, contamination-free environment
* Drive continuous improvement across efficiency, cost and operational performance
* Provide operational and strategic input into business planning and international expansion initiatives
* Support grant applications, reporting and financial management activities
* Represent the organisation at international conferences, partner engagements and client meetings
Requirements
* Minimum of
5 years' senior operational management experience
within a regulated environment
* Degree-level qualification
in engineering, science or a business-related discipline
* Proven ability to manage end-to-end operations, from shop-floor execution to board-level reporting
* Strong leadership and people-management capability, including team development and stakeholder engagement
* Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills
* Demonstrated strategic planning capability with strong commercial awareness
* Experience within life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing is highly advantageous but not essential
For more information and a confidential discussion on the role please contact
Amy Newell.