Vaccine Manufacturing Operations Director

CareerWise Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CareerWise Recruitment is seeking a Director of Operations for a leading pharmaceutical company in Louth, Ireland. The role oversees Drug Substance and Drug Product manufacturing, technology transfer, and the drive toward commercialisation with a focus on safety, quality and inclusion.

The position requires extensive leadership experience in pharma operations, a strong track record in technology transfer and a commitment to Lean, Right-First-Time principles and cost optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in pharmaceutical/biotech/vaccine operations.
• 8+ years in direct leadership of operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve on Site Leadership Team contributing to long-term strategy and planning.
• Direct and scale Drug Substance and Drug Product manufacturing operations.
• Lead technology transfer programs and prepare facility for commercial manufacturing.
• Drive performance against EHS, Quality, Supply, Cost and People targets.
• Coach and develop high-performing teams with a culture of Safety First, Quality Always.
• Embed Lean and Right-First-Time mindset to eliminate waste and optimize processes.
• Own budgets, resource planning and cost-optimization.
• Maintain cGMP compliance and lead internal audits and regulatory inspections.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operational excellence

Lean manufacturing

Regulatory compliance (cGMP)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (Level 8+) in Science/Engineering

Job description

CareerWise Recruitment is seeking a Director of Operations for a leading pharmaceutical company in Louth, Ireland. The role oversees Drug Substance and Drug Product manufacturing, technology transfer, and the drive toward commercialisation with a focus on safety, quality and inclusion.

The position requires extensive leadership experience in pharma operations, a strong track record in technology transfer and a commitment to Lean, Right-First-Time principles and cost optimization.