Head of compounding operations

Job Description

Head of Compounding Operations

Staffordshire | Company Car + Excellent Benefits

Talentmark is supporting a leading healthcare and pharmaceutical organisation in the search for a Head of Compounding Operations to lead an MHRA-licensed aseptic compounding facility. This will be a permanent, on-site role near Burton Upon Trent. An excellent opportunity for an experienced GMP and aseptic operations leader to shape the future of a critical pharmaceutical manufacturing function.

This is a key leadership role requiring a proven senior leader with extensive experience in aseptic manufacturing, GMP-regulated operations, and operational excellence. You will be responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, driving performance, and supporting a significant site relocation programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all aseptic compounding operations within an MHRA-licensed facility.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, MHRA regulations, and quality standards.
• Drive production planning, capacity management, and operational performance.
• Lead quality initiatives including validation, environmental monitoring, CAPA, and audit readiness.
• Manage budgets, forecasting, and continuous improvement programmes.
• Develop and inspire high-performing teams through coaching and succession planning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across Quality, Pharmacy, Clinical Operations, and Supply Chain.
• Support the successful delivery of a major site relocation project.

Your Background

• Degree qualified in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent.
• Significant senior leadership experience within pharmaceutical manufacturing, aseptic processing, or sterile production environments.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, aseptic operations, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven experience leading large operational teams and driving organisational change.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Experience managing audits, quality systems, and operational excellence initiatives.

Desirable:

• Named Production Manager experience on an MHRA licence.
• Lean or Six Sigma qualification/exposure.

Benefits

• Car allowance.
• Private Healthcare cover.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Gym Discount.
• Access to Wellness platforms.
• Relocation Assistance

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It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 190 977 in all correspondence.