Director of Analytical Operations in Loughborough | Almac Group Jobs

OASIS Group; Place; Sur place; EUR 80 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading pharmaceutical services provider in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is seeking a Director of Analytical Operations. This role involves providing leadership for Analytical Operations and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have significant management experience, a degree in analytical chemistry, and proven leadership skills. This position offers a fantastic salary and benefits including an annual bonus and healthcare scheme.

Prestations

Annual bonus

Generous holiday allowance

Healthcare scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a regulated environment (e.g. GMP or GLP).
• Experience of pharmaceutical development through commercial supply.
• Experience as a CDMO or equivalent.

Responsabilités

• Lead and govern Analytical Operations at the Charnwood site.
• Ensure compliance with all GxP and regulatory requirements.
• Set strategic direction of the Almac Pharma Services business.

Connaissances

Management level experience in an analytical department

Leadership experience

Budget management

Operational Excellence

Formation

Degree in analytical / chemistry discipline

Postgraduate qualification in a related discipline

Description du poste

Overview

Almac Group is a global leader in advancing human health. We provide a range of expert services across the drug development lifecycle to pharmaceutical and biotech companies, supporting them in finding treatments for patients.

Description

Director of Analytical Operations

Location: Charnwood Campus, Loughborough

Hours: 35 hours per week Monday to Friday. Flexible working hours.

Business Unit: Almac Pharma Services

Ref No.: HRJOB10366

The Role

The Director of Analytical Operations will provide leadership and governance for Analytical Operations performed at the Charnwood site. They will ensure that the analytical operations department (QC and Analytical Services) has the structure, capacity and capabilities to deliver the needs of internal and external clients.

They will also ensure that all activities are conducted in strict compliance with all GxP and regulatory requirements. The post-holder is a key member of the senior management team that sets the strategic direction of the overall Almac Pharma Services business to ensure the company’s development as a market leader in the pharmaceutical industry.

Responsibilities

• Degree level qualification in an analytical / chemistry discipline
• Significant experience operating at management level in an analytical department
• Significant leadership experience.
• Experience of managing budgets and spend (Capex and Opex)
• Experience of working in a regulated environment (e.g. GMP or GLP)
• Proven experience of Operational Excellence.
• Postgraduate qualification or equivalent in a related discipline
• Experience of pharmaceutical development through commercial supply.
• Experience of working for clients as a CDMO or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in an analytical / chemistry discipline
• Significant experience operating at management level in an analytical department
• Significant leadership experience.
• Experience of managing budgets and spend (Capex and Opex)
• Experience of working in a regulated environment (e.g. GMP or GLP)
• Proven experience of Operational Excellence.
• Postgraduate qualification or equivalent in a related discipline
• Experience of pharmaceutical development through commercial supply.
• Experience of working for clients as a CDMO or equivalent.

A fantastic salary and benefits package is available, including annual bonus, generous holiday allowance, healthcare scheme, and a rewarding role where the work you do will ultimately be contributing to the advancement of human health.

Please ensure your CV clearly outlines how you meet criteria for this role – refer to the job descriptions attached to this advert for full details of the essential and desirable criteria required. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible.

Recruitment Agencies Please Note: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CVs received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.

Closing Date: Closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 8th October 2025 at 5pm.

Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days

Almac Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer