Sr Vice President for U.S. Operations -- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Padagis LLC; New Hope (MN); On-site; USD 310,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus and employee benefits

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Senior Vice President of U.S. Operations. This executive role requires over 15 years of leadership experience in manufacturing and supply chain. The successful candidate will drive business transformation, oversee operations compliance, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. The position offers a competitive salary between $310k-$350k plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in pharmaceutical operations.
• Proven track record of collaborating effectively with FDA and other regulatory bodies.
• Strong background in operations, multi-site leadership, and lean manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Inspire, develop, and lead a winning leadership team focused on results.
• Ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations across U.S. manufacturing sites.
• Develop and implement long-term strategies for U.S. manufacturing and supply chain.

Skills

Leadership experience

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial acumen

Operations management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field (Engineering/Operations/Supply Chain)

Advanced degree preferred (MBA, MS in Engineering/Operations, PhD, or PharmD)

Job description

Overview

The Senior Vice President of U.S. Operations will bring extensive leadership experience across complex manufacturing and supply chain environments. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in successfully driving business transformation and operational excellence through culture change and continuous improvement initiatives, as well as leading post-acquisition site integration activities. This individual will demonstrate the ability to deliver results through cross-functional collaboration, strategic execution, and disciplined performance management while fostering a high-engagement, high-accountability culture.

The base salary for this position will fall into the $310k-$350k, depending on experience, plus bonus and employee benefits.

Responsibilities

Manufacturing Leadership

• Inspire, develop, and lead a winning leadership team that is agile, innovative, and relentlessly focused on results.
• Provide executive oversight of U.S. manufacturing sites, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operations.
• Identify and deploy best in class practices and systems in cGMP, quality systems, and operational excellence.
• Develop an effective product life cycle program for activities such as product technology transfer, reformulation and material changes.

Supply Chain Management

• Oversee supply chain operations, including production planning, logistics, warehousing, and distribution.
• Build resilient, agile and redundant supply capabilities to minimize risk and maximize service reliability.
• Together with Global procurement leadership, optimize inventory management, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery performance.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure all U.S. operations meet or exceed FDA, DEA, OSHA, and other relevant regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Quality leadership to maintain best- in -class compliance performance and inspection readiness.
• Embed a culture of continuous improvement, patient safety, and accountability.

Strategic Operations

• Develop and implement long-term strategies for U.S. manufacturing and supply chain to support company growth.
• Drive digital transformation, automation, and advanced manufacturing initiatives.
• Partner with global operations leaders to align U.S. strategy with corporate objectives.
• Support Padagis’s due diligence activities and lead post acquisition activities of US assets.

Financial & Operational Performance

• Own U.S. operations P&L, budgets, and forecasts.
• Deliver cost optimization and productivity improvements without compromising quality or compliance.
• Monitor performance metrics (KPIs) to ensure operational excellence.

Leadership & Culture

• Create a clear vision and strategic operational plan that aligns with the company’s growth goals and lead the team in executing it with discipline and effectiveness.
• Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team across manufacturing, engineering, and operations.
• Promote a culture of safety, integrity, and innovation.
• Lead change management initiatives in a complex, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum: 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in pharmaceutical operations, with significant responsibility for manufacturing and supply chain.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field (Engineering/Operations/Supply Chain).
• Deep expertise in cGMP, FDA regulations, and U.S. pharmaceutical manufacturing standards, with a strong track record of collaborating effectively with the FDA and other regulatory bodies.
• Strong background in operations, multi-site leadership, and continuous improvement and lean manufacturing culture.
• Demonstrated understanding of logistics, procurement, and global sourcing.
• Experience in aseptic sterile manufacturing.
• Financial acumen with proven P&L ownership.

• Preferred: Advanced degree preferred (MBA, MS in Engineering/Operations, PhD, or PharmD).

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Executive
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Manufacturing, Production, and Management
• Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing