Head of Operations

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking a Head of Operations - Biologics, RNA and MMIC to lead two UK sites, driving strategic operational excellence across biologics, RNA and MMIC activities. You will oversee facilities, process engineering, validation and safety, ensuring compliant and future-ready operations.

You will translate strategy into objectives, develop capability, and deliver continuous improvement while partnering with senior leadership on budget, procurement and risk planning.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or biologics.
• Extensive knowledge of GMP, ISO9001, SHE, Data Integrity.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across two sites.
• Lead, develop and resource multidisciplinary teams aligning with business strategy.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, ISO9001, SHE and Data Integrity across facilities.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Pharmaceutical Engineering/Biologics/QA or related

Job description

ROLE OVERVIEW

An exciting opportunity for a Head of Operations - Biologics, RNA and MMIC to join our client, a specialist life sciences organisation, providing strategic operational and technical leadership across two UK sites. This senior leadership role will oversee multidisciplinary teams responsible for ISO and GMP operations, facilities management, process engineering, validation and site safety. You will help ensure operations are compliant, secure and future-ready while contributing expert insight to capability development, continuous improvement and long-term site strategy.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across two sites, ensuring safe, secure, compliant and effective delivery of Biologics, RNA and MMIC activities.
• Lead, develop and resource multidisciplinary teams, translating business strategy into meaningful objectives, performance plans, capability development and continuous improvement.
• Maintain compliance with SHE, GMP, ISO9001, Data Integrity, statutory engineering and quality requirements across buildings, utilities, infrastructure, equipment and operational activities.
• Oversee facilities management, engineering compliance, equipment validation, planned maintenance, statutory inspections, change control, contractor coordination and site incident management.
• As the Head of Operations - Biologics, RNA and MMIC you will provide strategic, budgetary and technical advice to senior leadership, supporting procurement, risk management, future capability planning and the delivery of long-term site strategies.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• A Degree or higher level in Pharmaceutical Engineering, Biologics, Bioprocessing, Quality Assurance, Quality Management or a related scientific or engineering discipline.
• Proven senior leadership experience within pharmaceutical manufacturing, biologics, RNA, GMP operations, facilities management, process engineering or a closely related life sciences environment.
• Extensive knowledge of GMP, ISO9001, SHE, Data Integrity, statutory engineering compliance, equipment validation, facilities management and critical utilities.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets and resources, influence senior stakeholders, support strategic planning and foster a positive culture of safety, compliance and continuous improvement.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

The opportunity to provide high-profile operational and technical leadership across a complex, multi-site life sciences environment. The chance to shape future operational capability across Biologics, RNA and MMIC activities while influencing long-term site strategy. A senior leadership position with responsibility for developing multidisciplinary teams, strengthening compliance and delivering continuous improvement. The opportunity to work collaboratively across operations, engineering, facilities, GMP technology and wider business functions.

Key Words: Head of Operations / Biologics / RNA / MMIC / GMP / ISO9001 / Facilities Management / Process Engineering / Equipment Validation / Engineering Compliance / SHE / Data Integrity / Pharmaceutical Manufacturing / Operational Leadership / Technical Leadership / Life Sciences

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd (HRS) is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from anyone who meets the role requirements. HRS exclusively supports the STEM sectors, combining recruitment expertise with scientific knowledge to help you advance your career