General Manager

Proclinical Group; Perth; On-site; AUD 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Proclinical Group is recruiting a General Manager to lead GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing operations across two Western Australian facilities in Perth and Collie. The role focuses on end-to-end manufacturing, regulatory compliance, and scaling production for a vertically integrated medicinal cannabis company.

You will oversee extraction, formulation, packaging, labeling, and testing, while driving audit readiness and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in GMP pharmaceutical or medicinal cannabis manufacturing.
• Knowledge of PIC-S GMP, TGA manufacturing licenses, ODC permits, and EU GMP standards.
• Hands-on expertise in extraction, formulation, packaging, and analytical operations at scale.
• Proven ability to maintain audit readiness and navigate inspections.
• Experience commissioning new GMP facilities or managing multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day GMP manufacturing operations across two WA sites.
• Lead the establishment and operation of a new GMP facility in Perth; commissioning and qualification.
• Manage Collie facility to ensure consistent standards and schedules.
• Collaborate on quality management systems, inspections, regulatory compliance (TGA, PIC-S GMP, EU GMP).
• Handle import/export documentation and adherence to compliance requirements.
• Drive production planning, capacity utilization, yield improvement, and cost optimization.
• Partner with QC teams on method validation, stability programs, and release testing.
• Ensure post-harvest operations meet manufacturing specs.
• Commission, qualify, and maintain critical manufacturing equipment and infrastructure.
• Build and lead production, engineering, and warehouse teams across both sites.
• Support B2B and export contracts, client audits, and batch documentation for domestic and international markets.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives, including expansion, automation, and branded product development.

Skills

Leadership

GMP knowledge

Med cannabis manufacturing

Regulatory inspections

Facility commissioning

Capacity planning

Export/contracts

Quality management systems

Audit readiness

Cross-site leadership

Education

Degree in pharmacy/chemistry/engineering/biotech

Job description

Are you looking to make an impact with your innovation? We are working with a well-established pharmaceutical company to recruit for a driven General Manager.

Proclinical is seeking a General Manager to lead GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing operations across two facilities in Western Australia. This role focuses on overseeing end-to-end manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and driving operational excellence. You will work closely with the Compliance and Quality Control team to maintain audit readiness and scale production capabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth of a vertically integrated medicinal cannabis company.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day GMP manufacturing operations, including extraction, formulation, packaging, and labeling of various dosage forms.
• Lead the establishment and operation of a new GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Perth, including commissioning and qualification procedures.
• Manage the Collie manufacturing facility to ensure consistent standards and production schedules across both sites.
• Collaborate with the Compliance and Quality Control team on quality management systems, inspections, and regulatory compliance (TGA, PIC-S GMP, EU GMP).
• Handle ODC permits, quotas, and documentation for import/export pathways.
• Drive production planning, capacity utilization, yield improvement, and cost optimization.
• Partner with QC teams on method validation, stability programs, and release testing.
• Ensure post-harvest operations meet manufacturing specifications.
• Commission, qualify, and maintain critical manufacturing equipment and infrastructure.
• Build and lead high-performing production, engineering, and warehouse teams across both sites.
• Support B2B and export contracts, client audits, and batch documentation for domestic and international markets.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives, including expansion projects, automation, and branded product development.

Key Skills and Requirements:

• Leadership experience in GMP pharmaceutical or medicinal cannabis manufacturing.
• Knowledge of PIC-S GMP, TGA manufacturing licenses, ODC permits, and EU GMP standards.
• Hands-on expertise in extraction, formulation, packaging, and analytical operations at scale.
• Proven ability to maintain audit readiness and navigate inspections.
• Experience commissioning new GMP facilities or managing multiple sites.
• Strong commercial acumen in capacity planning, contracts, and logistics.
• Willingness to be based in Perth and travel regularly to Collie.
• Degree in pharmacy, chemistry, chemical/process engineering, biotechnology, or a related field.
• Experience with cannabis-specific dosage forms (e.g., oils, extracts, vapes, topicals).
• Familiarity with GACP-to-GMP transitions from cultivation sites.
• Background in export documentation and compliance with UK/EU regulations.
• Regional or Western Australian site leadership experience.