Commercial Operations Lead

Sterling Cross Ltd; Preston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare consultancy in Preston is looking for an experienced Commercial Operations Lead to manage the relocation of their operations. The role requires strong project management skills and the ability to ensure compliance with industry standards. While experience in healthcare is desirable, it is not essential. This is a fractional full-time position on a 3-month contract.

Qualifications

• Strong track record as a Project Manager with operational site moves.
• Ability to communicate effectively with project stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solver with risk assessment experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational aspects for the successful relocation.
• Ensure compliance with industry and regulatory standards.
• Provide outstanding project management during the transition.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Risk Assessment

Job description

A fantastic short-term/project consultant opportunity is now available for an experienced operational leader in Preston, supporting the relocation of a leading digital healthcare organisation to their new premises as their Commercial Operations Lead.

As Commercial Operations Lead, you will oversee the physical, operational and logistical aspects required for the successful migration of the team’s infrastructure and systems, ensuring the process is completed as smoothly and with as little disruption as possible.

You will provide outstanding project management and leadership services during transition so that the site is fully operational and compliant with industry, regulatory and safety standards by project end.

While a background in pharmacy and/or healthcare facilities would be highly beneficial, it is not essential for this role.

Your expertise will ensure that the team can continue to thrive, innovate, and deliver excellent healthcare from their new site that raises patient care to new heights.

This is a fractional (full-time/short-term) opportunity on a 3-month FTC.

Person specification

• Essential – Strong track record as a Project Manager, with an established history of successful operational site moves and/or complex multi-site projects
• Essential – Proven ability to communicate effectively with project stakeholders, including liaising with and negotiating contracts with vendors/suppliers
• Essential – Excellent problem-solver with experience in risk assessment, mitigation and troubleshooting
• Essential – Experience coaching managers during periods of change
• Desirable – Existing understanding of operational needs specific to healthcare/pharmacy environments