Vice President Operations

JCW Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing pharmaceutical manufacturer is seeking a Vice President of Operations to lead their operations in Houston, TX. The role involves overseeing both sterile and non-sterile manufacturing, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and driving operational scale-up. With over 12 years of leadership experience in pharmaceutical operations, the ideal candidate will possess strong skills in talent development, cost control, and utilizing AI in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive leadership in pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
• Direct experience managing both sterile and non-sterile manufacturing.
• 5+ years of executive-level management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations across sterile and non-sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Oversee large-scale GMP operations including tech transfer and audits.
• Drive operational scale-up and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Pharmaceutical manufacturing operations

Leadership

GMP operations management

Inspection readiness

Talent development

AI/automation utilization

Cost control

Workflow optimization

Job description

Our client is actively seeking a Vice President of Operations. This is an on-site executive role based in Houston, TX.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations across sterile (aseptic) and non-sterile (solid/semi-solid) pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Oversee large-scale GMP operations including tech transfer, audits, and scale-up.
• Drive operational scale-up and deliver predictable, reliable output across multiple SKUs.
• Maintain inspection readiness, manage deviations and CAPA, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Foster talent development, succession planning, and building high-performance cross-functional teams.
• Utilize AI/automation in manufacturing, workflow optimization, and data-driven decision-making.
• Oversee cost control, yield improvement, and capital project execution.
• Shaping culture, systems, and operations of a fast-growing pharmaceutical manufacturer.

Qualifications / Requirements

• 12+ years of progressive leadership in pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
• Direct experience managing both sterile (aseptic) and non-sterile (solid/semi-solid) manufacturing.
• Proven track record overseeing large-scale GMP operations including tech transfer, audits, and scale-up.
• 5+ years of executive-level management, leading cross-functional teams of 100+ staff.
• Demonstrated success with inspection readiness, deviation/CAPA management, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience driving operational scale-up and delivering predictable, reliable output across multiple SKUs.
• Familiarity with AI/automation in manufacturing, workflow optimization, or data-driven decision-making.
• Strong background in talent development, succession planning, and building high-performance teams.
• Expertise in cost control, yield improvement, and capital project execution.

This role offers the opportunity to lead from the front, shaping the culture, systems, and operations of a fast-growing pharmaceutical manufacturer.

Note: This description consolidates the core information relevant to the VP of Operations role and excludes extraneous postings and non-essential boilerplate found in the full source listing.