General Manager

TieTalent; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the pharmaceutical sector is seeking a General Manager to oversee operations at their Huntingdon site. This pivotal role requires exceptional organisational and leadership skills, with the potential to advance to an Operations Director position in a dynamic and rapidly growing environment. The successful candidate will lead day-to-day operations, develop strategic plans, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, all while collaborating closely with the senior executive team. If you have a proven track record in site management and a passion for driving growth, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a site manager or in a senior position within bioresearch.
• Knowledge of industry legal rules and guidelines is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day operations ensuring efficiency.
• Develop strategic plans to achieve company goals and drive growth.
• Collaborate with senior executives and report on performance.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Financial Management

Strategic Planning

Education

Degree in Business Administration

Job description

CK Group - Science, Clinical and Technical

CK Group is recruiting for a General Manager to join a company in the pharmaceutical industry at their site based in Huntingdon (Cambridgeshire), on a permanent basis. This role will be fully onsite and requires outstanding organisational, communication, and site leadership skills, as well as the ability to manage our client’s other site in the UK. An exciting opportunity that is expected to escalate to an Operations Director level in a rapidly growing environment.

The Company:

Our client provides resources to the pre-clinical research market. They have contributed to the development of life-saving therapies and treatments for humans and animals.

The Role:

1. Lead and manage day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency and alignment with organisational objectives.
2. Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve company goals and drive growth.
3. Oversee departmental budgets, ensuring financial targets are met while optimising resources.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the point of contact responsible for the overall coordination of the site and management.
• Collaborate with the senior executive team, reporting on the performance of business areas, and meeting goals and objectives.
• Ensure that the site operates legally and conforms to all regulatory requirements.
• Lead site teams to meet business and customer-focused professional standards.
• Supervise managers and staff across departments through meetings and teamwork.
• Provide summary reports on site progress towards reaching goals.
• Some EU travel may be required periodically throughout the year.

Your Background:

• Degree qualified in Business Administration or a relevant field.
• Proven track record as a site manager or equivalent senior position within the bioresearch/biotech sector.
• Knowledge of industry legal rules and guidelines, ASPA 1986 - advantageous.
• Excellent leadership abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of diverse business functions such as supply chain, customer service, finance, and budget management.

Apply:

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK and possess a full UK driving license. Please quote the job reference (Apply online only) in all correspondence.

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