Site Lead - Oxford
Strategic Site Leadership | Transformation | Operational Excellence
The Role
As Head of Operations, you’ll be leading end-to-end operational performance across manufacturing, quality, and continuous improvement. You’ll play a key role in driving transformation initiatives that strengthen resilience, elevate compliance, and deliver measurable results across global markets.
This position offers true visibility, engaging with executive leadership, influencing strategic decisions, and setting the tone for a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Lead and inspire diverse, high-performing teams across multiple operational disciplines.
* Shape and execute site-wide strategy focused on efficiency, compliance, and sustainable growth.
* Champion a culture of continuous improvement, embedding Lean, Six Sigma, and digital innovation principles.
* Drive transformational change projects with a focus on quality, safety, and productivity.
* Represent the site at executive and global leadership forums.
* Ensure operational alignment with international standards (MHRA, FDA, EU GMP, etc.).
* Mentor emerging leaders and strengthen organisational capability for long-term success.
* Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, and Commercial teams to deliver strategic business goals.
About You
You’re a senior operations leader with a proven ability to deliver results in complex, highly regulated environments, ideally within pharmaceuticals, biotech, or advanced manufacturing. You combine strategic vision with hands-on leadership and a passion for excellence.
* 10+ years of senior operational leadership (Site Lead, Ops Director, or equivalent).
* Strong experience in sterile/aseptic or highly controlled manufacturing environments.
* Deep understanding of regulatory, compliance, and quality systems.
* Track record of leading transformation and performance improvement at scale.
* Natural influencer, communicator, and mentor — able to engage at all levels.
* Strategic thinker with the ability to balance detail, delivery, and vision.
Why This Opportunity
This is more than a site leadership role, it’s an opportunity to leave a legacy. You’ll be joining an organisation that invests in innovation, people, and continuous improvement. The right individual will have genuine scope to shape operations, drive strategy, and make an enduring impact.