Biopharma UK MD: Turnaround & Growth Leader

Novo; Scotland; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo is seeking a Managing Director to lead its UK Biopharma division in Scotland. This high-impact role will oversee two laboratory sites during a critical phase of transformation and growth. The successful candidate will drive operational performance while maintaining high GMP standards and customer confidence.

Responsibilities include leading strategic initiatives, managing financial performance, and fostering a performance-driven culture across the organization. Candidates should possess extensive senior leadership experience within laboratory and biopharma services.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience within laboratory services, biopharma testing, or pharmaceutical services.
• Experience leading operational teams within GMP or compliance-driven environments.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to balance operational execution and customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the continued transformation of the UK Biopharma business.
• Ensure both sites maintain high standards of GMP compliance.
• Manage budgets, forecasting, and financial performance against targets.

Skills

Operational leadership

Commercial acumen

GMP compliance

Team leadership

Financial management

Job description

Novo is seeking a Managing Director to lead its UK Biopharma division in Scotland. This high-impact role will oversee two laboratory sites during a critical phase of transformation and growth. The successful candidate will drive operational performance while maintaining high GMP standards and customer confidence.

Responsibilities include leading strategic initiatives, managing financial performance, and fostering a performance-driven culture across the organization. Candidates should possess extensive senior leadership experience within laboratory and biopharma services.