Allerton Bishop is partnering with a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing company to appoint a
Head of Operations
. Our client is based in the northern England and this role will play a pivotal part in driving process improvement across aseptic drug product and fill finish operations while leading and developing a high-performing team of Production Shift Managers.
This is a senior leadership position within a
GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing facility
, where you will be accountable for optimising aseptic production processes, embedding a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring flawless execution of day-to-day manufacturing activities.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, mentor and develop a team of Production Managers and Shift Leaders to deliver consistently high standards in aseptic operations.
* Drive process optimisation and efficiency improvements across drug product manufacturing, with a strong focus on aseptic techniques.
* Ensure all manufacturing activities comply with GMP, regulatory, safety and quality standards.
* Partner with Quality and Engineering teams to deliver process robustness, equipment reliability, and site investment projects.
* As the
Head of Operations
, you will lead technical transfer and support the introduction of new aseptic drug products into commercial manufacture.
* Act as a champion for continuous improvement and operational excellence, implementing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies where appropriate.
Your Background
* Degree in Life Sciences, Engineering or a related field.
* Extensive GMP manufacturing leadership experience, ideally within aseptic pharmaceutical drug product.
* Strong track record of leading production teams and shift operations within a regulated environment.
* Demonstrated success in process improvement, problem-solving, and driving cultural change in manufacturing teams.
* Technical knowledge of aseptic sterile manufacturing, biologics, or injectables is essential.
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