Director of Analytical Operations
Location: Charnwood Campus, Loughborough
Hours: 35 hours per week Monday to Friday. Flexible working hours.
Business Unit:Almac Pharma Services
Ref No.:HRJOB10366
The Role
The Director of Analytical Operations will provide leadership and governance for Analytical Operations performed at the Charnwood site. They will ensure that the analytical operations department (QC and Analytical Services) has the structure, capacity and capabilities to deliver the needs of internal and external clients.
They will also ensure that all activities are conducted in strict compliance with all GxP and regulatory requirements.
The post-holder is a key member of the senior management team that sets the strategic direction of the overall Almac Pharma Services business to ensure the companys development as a market leader in the pharmaceutical industry.
Essential Candidate Criteria
Degree level qualification in an analytical / chemistry discipline
Significant experience operating at management level in an analytical department
Significant leadership experience.
Experience of managing budgets and spend (Capex and Opex)
Experience of working in a regulated environment (e.g. GMP or GLP)
Proven experience of Operational Excellence.
Desirable Candidate Criteria
Postgraduate qualification or equivalent in a related discipline
Experience of pharmaceutical development through commercial supply.
Experience of working for clients as a CDMO or equivalent.
A fantastic salary and benefits package is available, including annual bonus, generous holiday allowance, healthcare scheme, and a rewarding role where the work you do will ultimately be contributing to the advancement of human health.
Please ensure your CV clearly outlines how you meet criteria for this role refer to the job descriptions attached to this advert for full details of the essential and desirable criteria required. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible.
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CVs received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.
Closing Date:Closing date for receipt of applications isWednesday 8th October2025 at 5pm.
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