Site Head

ARTO; North Carolina; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ARTO is seeking a Site Head for its North Carolina biologics manufacturing operation. The role oversees Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, MSAT, Supply Chain and site performance, driving safety, quality, delivery, and cost improvements for clinical and commercial programs.

The successful candidate will lead a large cross-functional team, shape site strategy, and partner with clients to ensure program success while upholding regulatory readiness and transformational growth.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in biologics manufacturing or CDMO environment.
• Experience running a manufacturing site or major operation.
• Strong GMP biologics manufacturing and regulatory knowledge.
• Experience leading large cross-functional teams in Manufacturing and Technical Operations.
• Proven track record of improving site performance and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for the North Carolina site.
• Own site performance across Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, MSAT, Supply Chain and Operations.
• Drive performance in safety, quality, delivery, cost and customer commitments.
• Lead and develop the site leadership team and manufacturing organization.
• Ensure successful execution of clinical and commercial biologics programs.
• Oversee capacity planning, resource allocation and site investments.
• Partner with clients to ensure program delivery and resolve issues.
• Drive continuous improvement and site efficiency.
• Maintain a culture of quality, compliance and inspection readiness.
• Support technology transfer, scale-up and introduction of new programs.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on broader business strategy and growth.

Skills

Leadership

GMP Knowledge

Cross-functional Leadership

Client-facing

Job description

Site Head | Biologics CDMO | North Carolina

About the Company

A growing biologics CDMO is seeking a Site Head to lead one of its key manufacturing operations in North Carolina.

The organisation supports biotechnology and pharmaceutical partners across development, clinical and commercial manufacturing, with capabilities spanning the biologics lifecycle.

Following continued investment into its US operations and growing demand from its client base, the North Carolina site is entering an important stage of its development. With new programs being introduced and manufacturing capabilities continuing to scale, the business is looking for an experienced site leader to drive the next phase of operational growth.

The Role

The Site Head will have overall responsibility for the performance, growth and leadership of the North Carolina site, with accountability across Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, MSAT, Supply Chain and site operations.

This is a highly visible leadership position requiring someone who can balance operational execution with longer-term site strategy, while building a strong culture and ensuring the facility consistently delivers for its clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the North Carolina manufacturing site.
• Own site performance across Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, MSAT, Supply Chain and Operational Excellence.
• Drive operational performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost and customer commitments.
• Lead and develop the site leadership team and wider manufacturing organisation.
• Ensure successful execution of clinical and commercial biologics manufacturing programs.
• Oversee capacity planning, resource allocation and site investment priorities.
• Partner closely with clients to ensure successful program delivery and resolve operational challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement, manufacturing efficiency and site performance.
• Maintain a strong culture of quality, compliance and inspection readiness.
• Support technology transfer, scale-up and introduction of new programs into the facility.
• Partner with executive leadership on broader business strategy, growth and future investment.

Requirements

• Significant leadership experience within biologics manufacturing or a biologics CDMO environment.
• Previous responsibility for a manufacturing site or substantial manufacturing operation.
• Strong understanding of GMP biologics manufacturing and global regulatory expectations.
• Experience leading large, cross-functional teams across Manufacturing and Technical Operations.
• Proven experience improving site performance and driving operational excellence.
• Strong client-facing experience, ideally within a CDMO environment.
• Experience supporting technology transfer, scale-up and clinical/commercial manufacturing.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through periods of growth, change or operational transformation.
• Strong people leadership with the ability to build accountability and develop high-performing teams.