Production Manager

MS PHARMA; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic leader to oversee Bio Site operations and ensure compliance with strict regulatory standards. This role involves managing all aspects of drug product manufacturing, driving operational excellence, and maintaining site readiness for audits. You will lead a dedicated team, ensuring production plans are executed timely and efficiently while adhering to safety and quality standards. If you are passionate about making a significant impact in the pharmaceutical industry and possess strong leadership skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years’ experience in a related field, including 5 years in a supervisory role.
• Proficiency in both Arabic and English languages.

Responsibilities

• Leads drug product manufacturing operations for commercial parenteral products.
• Ensures compliance with SFDA, FDA, and EU regulations.
• Manages key manufacturing metrics and drives continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Production Management

GMP Compliance

Regulatory Knowledge (SFDA, FDA, EU)

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Training and Development

Education

Master’s degree in Pharmacy or related field

B.Sc. in Pharmacy, Physical or Biological Sciences, Chemical Engineering

Job description

Job Summary

This is a leadership role with a focus on our Bio Site, Product/GMP operations for all production areas, ensuring the facility is properly staffed and trained, and supporting a production planning process that is dynamic and flexible to meet the needs of stakeholders and clients. Direct staff to meet the production, quality, safety, and financial demands of the operation. Manage all plant manufacturing activities and key performance metrics.

Main Responsibilities

• Leads all aspects of drug product manufacturing operations at the facility to manufacture commercial parenteral products in according to approved procedures/protocols, regulations, and schedules.
• Guides and oversees validation/commissioning activities at the facility.
• Maintains site inspection readiness and represents the manufacturing facility during regulatory and client audits.
• Maintain Drug Product operations in compliance with SFDA, FDA, AND EU requirements.
• Oversees, supports, and participates in cGMP audits & GEMBA walkthrough of all production areas within the facility.
• Oversees and approves schedule, production plans, and material requirements.
• Ensures the timely and compliant execution of the production plans.
• Provide direction to Drug Production operations, including but not limited to dispensing, formulation, Filling, Lyophilization, inspection, packaging, and area recovery.
• Contributing to solving technical and managerial challenges of the plant in coordination with the concerned departments (engineering, maintenance, quality, warehouses, etc.).
• Develop or revise procedures as needed in conjunction with Quality and other impact departments to improve compliance, safety, and process efficiencies.
• Ensure any non-conformity or deviations from the process, preset specifications and criteria are thoroughly and properly investigated including identifying and implementing effective CAPAs to prevent any re-occurrence.
• Manages key manufacturing metrics/site goals, supports critical program milestones, and drives continuous improvement.
• Rapidly and accurately communicates issues to Senior Leadership. Resolves manufacturing and facility issues to mitigate any supply disruptions.
• Ensures the effective use of material, equipment, and personnel in production quality product. Maximize utilization of headcount resources and control production to achieve profitability target.
• Participate in the development of strategies and objectives of the department.
• Participate in developing the department’s budgets and managing department to meet the set budget.
• Participate in developing the goals and objectives, and the annual plan of the Production Department.
• Hire, train, develop and evaluate staff.
• Setup robust training and qualification program.
• Provide safety oversite and compliance with all HS&E requirements.
• Managing Production Department Assets (Machines & Employees) toward achieving the department objectives according to the overall company objectives.
  
  

Requirements

• Master’s degree or B.Sc. Pharmacy, physical or biological sciences, Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 12 years’ experience in a related field, among which at least five years in a supervisory position.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken Arabic and English languages.
  
  

Professional Knowledge

• International and EU Regulations.
• General Safety Regulations.
• GMP.
• Gowning.
• Ministry of Health Regulations.
• Implementing and driving Operation Excellency methodology and tracking.