Description:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Operations Manager to lead the scale-up and day-to-day management of production operations, ideally looking for a candidate coming from or within a highly regulated life sciences or Contract Research Organization (CRO) environment. This senior-level position plays a critical role in supporting the delivery of high-quality products and services globally.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive the expansion of production operations to support ambitious growth.
- Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing operations team in a science-led, regulated environment.
- Ensure all production activities comply with relevant industry regulations.
- Manage the end-to-end production and delivery of products—on time, within budget, and to exacting client standards.
- Achieve and maintain excellence across quality, cost, and operational efficiency, while safeguarding hygiene standards.
- Provide strategic operational input to the broader business plan, including readiness for international expansion and CRO collaborations.
- Support financial planning, budgeting, and grant application activities.
- Represent the organisation at international conferences, client engagements, and industry events.
Candidate Profile:
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in operational leadership roles within life sciences, biopharma, or CRO environments.
- Educated to degree level in science, engineering, or business-related disciplines.
- Proven ability to oversee full operational scope—from production floor management to strategic reporting at executive level.
- Strong leadership capabilities in organisational development, team building, and stakeholder management.
- Deep knowledge of regulated production environments, with a focus on compliance and continuous improvement.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Commercially astute, with the ability to align operational execution with business objectives.
- Experience in a life science or CRO setting is highly advantageous