General Manager

Proclinical Staffing; Shire Of Collie; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Proclinical Staffing is recruiting a General Manager to lead GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing across two facilities in Western Australia. You will oversee end-to-end manufacturing, drive compliance with TGA, PIC-S GMP, and EU GMP standards, and scale production capabilities while ensuring audit readiness.

The role requires leadership across manufacturing, engineering, and warehouse teams, with a focus on optimization, expansion projects, and regulatory readiness in a vertically integrated

Qualifications

• Experience leading GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
• Regulatory compliance with TGA, PIC/S GMP, EU GMP and related standards.
• Willing to be based in Perth, with regular travel to Collie.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day GMP manufacturing across two WA facilities (extraction, formulation, packaging, labeling).
• Lead new GMP facility commissioning and qualification in Perth.
• Manage Collie site to maintain standards and schedules.
• Collaborate with Compliance and Quality Control on audits and regulatory inspections.
• Drive capacity planning, cost optimization, and production scheduling.
• Partner with QC on method validation, stability programs, and release testing.
• Oversee export/import documentation and regulatory compliance across markets.
• Support expansion projects, automation, and product development.

Skills

GMP leadership

Regulatory compliance

Extraction

Formulation

Packaging

Quality audits

Project management

Cross-site leadership

Education

Science/Engineering degree

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.