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Director of Operations
Job summary
A leading CDMO is seeking a Director of Operations to join their senior leadership team in Madrid. The role focuses on defining operational strategy, overseeing GMP standards, and building a high-performing team. Candidates must possess a strong background in the pharmaceutical industry, with demonstrated leadership and project management skills. A Bsc. in Biology is essential, and advanced degrees like an MSc or PhD are preferred. This is a key position in directing the organization's future growth and success.
Qualifications
- Strong experience in product/process development and/or commercial manufacturing in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Demonstrated experience in senior leadership roles.
- Proven ability to lead a team of CMC development scientists and/or engineers.
Responsibilities
- Define operational strategy and direction alongside senior leadership.
- Oversee operations and ensure compliance with scientific and regulatory standards.
- Lead and develop a high-performing GMP team focused on Operational Excellence.
Skills
Education
Mantell Associates are proudly partnered with a leading CDMO in their search for a Director of Operations to join their senior leadership team.
Director of Operations - Responsibilities:
- Work alongside the senior leadership team to define operational strategy and direction
- Oversee operations within the organisation
- Contribute towards building a high performing GMP team with a culture of Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement
- Lead the function ensuring that appropriate scientific, regulatory, and quality standards are followed across manufacturing facility design, construction, and validation, GMP operation system establishment
- Oversee the preparation and management of complex GMP manufacturing facility development plans, budgets, and long-range planning
- Provide scientific guidance and oversight while factoring in technical, regulatory, and intellectual property considerations and risk assessment
- Play a key role in directing future growth and success of the organisation
Director of Operations - Requirements:
- Bsc. in Biology or related Life Science discipline, Msc. or PhD preferred, MBA also desirable
- Strong experience in product/process development and/or commercial manufacturing experience in the pharmaceutical industry
- Demonstrated experience in senior leadership roles
- Leadership and managerial experience with a team of CMC development scientists and/or engineers (process chemists, analytical chemists, formulation scientists, technical operations), leading cross-functional projects, planning and delivering results within project deadlines
- Previous participation in portfolio decision-making
- Brings extensive industry experience and established network within industry
- Skilled in working collaboratively with Senior Management teams, as well as Partners and other key decision makers within the industry
Mantell Associates is a specialist Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences headhunting firm. For more information on this role, please contact us at +44 (0)20 3854 7700.
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