Director of Pharmaceutical Operations

Cantourage UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical company based in Shoreditch, London is seeking an Operations Leader to oversee its pharmaceutical distribution unit. You will be responsible for leading a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring regulatory compliance, and optimizing operational efficiencies within the fast-growing medical cannabis industry. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and significant experience in UK pharmaceutical operations, with a strong focus on cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder communication. Competitive salary with additional benefits offered.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Discretionary annual bonus

Comprehensive private medical insurance

ClassPass Membership

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Growth Guru Mentorship Scheme

Qualifications

• 4-6 years leading UK pharmaceutical distribution under GDP, with direct accountability for MHRA/Home Office inspections.
• Proven leadership experience in compliance and logistics operations.
• Track record of launching regulated digital workflows.

Responsibilities

• Assure operational leadership of pharmaceutical distribution unit.
• Drive efficiencies with clinical and product teams.
• Maintain perpetual audit readiness for inspections.

Skills

Leadership of multi-functional operations teams

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Computerised systems validation

Operational efficiency optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Supply Chain, Economics or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

A pharmaceutical company based in Shoreditch, London is seeking an Operations Leader to oversee its pharmaceutical distribution unit. You will be responsible for leading a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring regulatory compliance, and optimizing operational efficiencies within the fast-growing medical cannabis industry. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and significant experience in UK pharmaceutical operations, with a strong focus on cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder communication. Competitive salary with additional benefits offered.