Pharmacy Operations Lead in Preston)

Sterling Cross Ltd; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment firm is seeking a Pharmacy Operations Lead for a short-term, full-time role in Preston. You will oversee the operational and logistical aspects of relocating the team to a new site, ensuring compliance with industry and safety standards. The ideal candidate has a strong project management background with successful operational moves and stakeholder communication skills. This role is a 3-month fixed-term contract.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee migration of the team's infrastructure and systems.
• Ensure the site is operational and compliant by project end.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Communication

Problem Solving

Risk Assessment

Negotiation

Coaching

Job description

Overview

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 Pharmacy Operations Lead.

As Pharmacy 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the physical, operational and logistical aspects required for the migration of the team\'s infrastructure and systems, ensuring the process is completed smoothly and with minimal disruption.
• Provide project management and leadership during transition to ensure the site is fully operational and compliant with industry, regulatory and safety standards by project end.

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