Executive Director, Site Leader

FUJIFILM Biosciences; Warminster Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 183,000 - 256,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Job summary

FUJIFILM Biosciences is seeking an Executive Director, Site Leader to provide strategic and operational leadership across research, development, and manufacturing of recombinant proteins and biomolecules.

The role interfaces with corporate leadership, regulatory bodies, and partners to build an inclusive, high-performing team that achieves site objectives. Domestic and international travel is anticipated.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, life sciences, or related field; advanced degrees preferred.
• 15+ years of biomanufacturing or regulated life sciences experience.
• 10+ years of management experience including operations and quality teams.
• 5+ years of site, business, or functional P&L experience.
• Proven leadership overseeing large, cross-functional organizations.
• Experience in biomolecules manufacturing (cell culture, purification, fill-finish).
• Experience leading audits and maintaining inspection-ready operations.
• Ability to scale operations and expand capacity.
• Strong collaboration in a matrixed organization.
• Proven people development and change management skills.
• Financial acumen relating to site performance.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Set and model a safety-first, quality-first culture at the site.
• Develop and inspire a high-performing leadership team.
• Drive employee engagement, inclusion, and talent development.
• Serve as the visible site leader with humility and accountability.
• Oversee end-to-end site performance including manufacturing, development, and quality.
• Develop and execute site strategy aligned with business goals.
• Ensure reliable execution of the site production plan.
• Lead capacity planning, scale-up, and readiness for all products.
• Manage site expenses and CAPEX budget.
• Ensure compliance with FUJIFILM Biosciences QMS.
• Sponsor quality initiatives, CAPAs, deviations, audits.
• Track and report KPIs to executive leadership.
• Support regulatory and customer inspections and audits.
• Oversee site P&L, budgeting, cost control, and productivity targets.
• Translate strategy into site objectives and execution plans.
• Collaborate with the commercial team on operating plans.
• Contribute to senior leadership strategy and company goals.

Skills

Executive leadership

Biomanufacturing

P&L management

Audits

Cross-functional leadership

People development

Change management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or life sciences

Advanced degree (MS/MBA/PhD) preferred

Job description

Position Description

We are hiring a Executive Director, Site Leader. The Executive Director, Site Leader will provide site leadership to achieve the Company’s objectives related to research, development, and manufacturing of recombinant proteins and other biomolecules. The Site Leader serves as the primary interface with business / corporate leadership, regulatory authorities, and key partners, while building a high-performing, inclusive team that consistently achieves objectives

Company Overview

At FUJIFILM Biosciences, we turn curiosity into breakthroughs that advance the field of life sciences. By offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services in cell culture media, discovery research reagents, recombinant growth factors and proteins, fine chemicals, and critical assay materials, we partner with the brightest minds in biotech and pharma to tackle the world’s biggest health challenges.

Imagine being part of a team that enables life-changing discoveries like new vaccines, therapies, and advancements in regenerative medicine. Our culture fosters curiosity, collaboration, and innovation, and we pride ourselves on delivering unparalleled quality and service to our partners. If you’re ready to make an impact, your future belongs with us at FUJIFILM Biosciences.

Our headquarters in Santa Ana, California, is surrounded by world-class schools, lush parks, and scenic beaches like Laguna and Huntington, making it an ideal place to live, work, and explore. With additional campuses across the US, Europe, China, and Japan, we offer opportunities to make a difference worldwide.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of "giving our world more smiles." Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Set and model a strong safety-first, quality-first culture across the site
• Build, develop, and inspire a high-performing leadership team
• Drive employee engagement, inclusion, and talent development
• Act as the visible leader for the site, reinforcing humility, collaboration, accountability, and trust
• Responsible for end-to-end site performance including manufacturing, development and quality
• Develop and execute site strategy in alignment with business goals, strategy and culture
• Ensure reliable execution of the site production plan
• Lead capacity planning, scale-up, and operational readiness for all products
• Responsible for expense and CAPEX budget management at the site
• Accountable for site compliance with FUJIFILM Biosciences Quality Management System
• Sponsor quality initiatives, deviations, CAPAs, complaints and audits
• Drive site key performance indicators; report metric results to executive leadership for global roll-up
• Serve as site sponsor and support Quality during regulatory and customer inspections and audits
• Responsible for site P&L, budget planning, cost control, and productivity targets
• Translate business / corporate strategy into site-level objectives and execution plans
• Work collaboratively with commercial team to develop operating plan to meet business objectives
• Participate as an active member of the senior leadership team with responsibility for assisting the executive leadership team, in setting strategy and achieving the company’s goals and objectives

Domestic and international travel anticipated at

Required Skills / Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, life sciences, or related field. Preference given to advanced degrees (e.g., MS, MBA or PhD in similar fields).
• 15+ years of experience in biomanufacturing or regulated life sciences operations
• 10+ years of management experience including managing operations and quality teams
• 5+ years of site, business or functional P&L experience
• Proven leadership experience managing large, cross-functional organizations
• Working knowledge of biomolecules manufacturing (e.g., cell culture, purification, fill-finish)
• Demonstrated experience leading audits and maintaining inspection-ready operations
• Experience scaling operations and expanding manufacturing capacity
• Ability to collaborate within a matrixed organization
• Track record of success in developing people, driving cultural transformation and operational excellence
• Mentoring, coaching and teaching ability and orientation
• People development, performance management and change management are necessary skills for success
• Financial metrics and acumen pertaining to site performance
• Ability to speak, write and read English.

Salary And Benefits

• The base salary range for this position is $182,600 - $255,500. Compensation for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience, location, etc.).
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off

EEO Information

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

ADA Information

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department ([e-mail]).