Chief Operating Officer(COO) For (EU GMP) Pharma formulation co. Pune

Veko Care Pvt. Ltd.; Pune District; Presencial; INR 4.000.000 - 7.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Veko Care Pvt. Ltd. seeks a Chief Operating Officer to lead all operations, manufacturing strategy, and sustainable growth. You will drive operational excellence, ensure GMP compliance, and align manufacturing capabilities with profitability goals across formulations.

The role requires overseeing supply chain, lean initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration with R&D, QA/QC, and production teams to ensure timely delivery and robust performance metrics. Reporting to MD/Board.

Formación

• 20+ years of total experience in the Pharmaceutical Formulations sector.
• Experience in senior leadership/operations head roles managing multi-site plant operations.
• Exposure to domestic and highly regulated international markets.
• Vendor & Stakeholder management experience.

Responsabilidades

• Lead overall operations, manufacturing strategy, and sustainable growth.
• Drive operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and productivity across formulations.
• Own strategy, cost optimization, and robust supply chain management.
• Provide MIS reporting to Board and Executive Leadership.

Conocimientos

Operational leadership

Lean manufacturing

Quality systems

Supply chain management

P&L management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

GMP knowledge

Educación

MBA / Operations Management

Bachelors in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Herramientas

ERP systems

Quality management software

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will be responsible for leading the overall operations, manufacturing strategy, and sustainable growth of Veko Care Pvt. Ltd.

The incumbent will drive operational excellence, ensure strict regulatory compliance, and align the companys manufacturing capabilities with its broader business and

profitability goals. Owning the operational strategy, the COO will lead the organization toward process innovation, robust supply chain management, and enhanced productivity across all formulations.

Key Responsibilities

Focus Area Core Responsibilities

Operational &Manufacturing Leadership

• Oversee all manufacturing operations, quality systems, supply chain management, and engineering parameters.
• Drive operational efficiency through lean manufacturing, process excellence, and automation initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with plant heads, R& D, QA/QC, and production teams to ensure timely delivery and seamless execution.

Strategy &P& L Alignment

• Develop and implement long-term operational strategies and annual business plans aligned with Veko Care's growth objectives.
• Drive cost-optimization, resource utilization, and productivity programs to safeguard bottom-line profitability.
• Establish robust performance metrics across all operational and functional heads.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure unconditional adherence to national and international statutory regulations, quality standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Maintain flawless safety, health, and environmental (EHS) standards across manufacturing units.
• Manage regulatory readiness for audits and quality scorecards.

People Management & Governance

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing operations and plant management team.
• Foster a workplace culture rooted in accountability, innovation, and integrity.
• Provide comprehensive performance updates and strategic MIS reporting to the Board and Executive Leadership.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Operational Efficiency: Yield improvements, strict cost optimization, and excellent On-Time In-Full (OTIF) delivery metrics.
• Compliance Standards: Exceptional scores in regulatory, GMP, and quality audits.
• Financial Contribution: Successful execution of operational budgets and optimization of cost centers.
• Talent Development: High employee engagement, successful succession planning, and minimal attrition within critical plant roles.
• Innovation: Successful deployment.

Compensation and Reporting

• Compensation: Highly competitive package, commensurate with experience
• and industry benchmarks.
• Reporting: Reports directly to the Managing Director / Board of Directors of Veko Care Pvt. Ltd.

Core Competency Required:

• Strong financial acumen, strategic foresight, and operational risk
• management capabilities.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills.
• High ethical standards with an inspirational leadership style.

Key Skill

• Experience 20+ years of total experience within the Pharmaceutical Formulations sector.
• Proven track record in a senior leadership/operations head role managing multi-site plant operations.
• Exposure to domestic markets as well as highly regulated international
• markets. Vendor & Stakeholder Management