Global Site Leader, Pharmaceutical Operations

Catalent; Swindon; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Catalent is seeking a General Manager for the Swindon site in the UK to lead all aspects of operations across Zydis manufacturing and development. The role also oversees a smaller affiliated site in Strathroy, Canada, with accountability for safety, quality, delivery, cost, customer satisfaction and culture.

You will drive operational excellence, manage a high-performing leadership team, own site performance, and champion The Catalent Way through continuous improvement and process optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Operations Management, Chemical Engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years of leadership experience within pharmaceutical, healthcare, manufacturing or highly regulated operations.
• Proven track record leading large-scale manufacturing operations and P&L responsibilities.
• Deep understanding of GMP/cGMP environments and quality systems.
• Ability to operate onsite 5 days per week in Swindon, UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for all site operations in Swindon, ensuring alignment with objectives and growth strategy.
• Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing leadership team across operations, supply chain, engineering, quality, EH&S, and support functions.
• Own full site performance including operational execution, productivity, planning, cost management, delivery, and financial performance.
• Drive a culture of operational excellence, accountability, urgency, and continuous improvement.
• Champion The Catalent Way and CI initiatives across both locations.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and scalability; ensure regulatory compliance (cGMP, MHRA, FDA, safety, quality systems).
• Build strong relationships with global pharma partners and support launches and growth initiatives.
• Lead organizational development, workforce planning, and leadership capability building across sites.
• Establish and monitor performance metrics and provide updates to senior leadership.
• Support long-term capital planning, facility expansion, and manufacturing growth initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

GMP/cGMP

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Pharma/Operations

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Catalent is seeking a General Manager for the Swindon site in the UK to lead all aspects of operations across Zydis manufacturing and development. The role also oversees a smaller affiliated site in Strathroy, Canada, with accountability for safety, quality, delivery, cost, customer satisfaction and culture.

You will drive operational excellence, manage a high-performing leadership team, own site performance, and champion The Catalent Way through continuous improvement and process optimization.