Global Manufacturing Director

Description:

My client is an industry leading Biopharmaceutical organisation who specialises in developing novel solutions for advanced therapies and the production of biological products HQ’d in New Jersey for the past 30+ years. You can expect to work in an employee-led, collaborative, dynamic and diverse environment.

You will be accountable for driving results in a fast-paced environment whilst leading a team of professionals across two sites in the US, two facilities in Italy and one in Germany. The ideal candidate will understand the challenges, risks and costs of bringing complex large molecule products to market and be able to offer valuable insight into how to bring innovative and ground-breaking solutions to a production environment

As a member of my client’s global executive leadership team, you are required to contribute strategic guidance to other members, as well as be able to conduct yourself in the utmost of professional manners.

Role responsibilities:

• Manage and lead a team of 10 to 12 direct reports (indirect team of 150+)
• Develop and drive implementation the MSAT strategy and builds the teams capabilities across the sites within your responsibility.
• Strive for excellence and efficiency through introducing continuous improvement techniques such as Kaizen, Six Sigma etc.
• Attract, develop and retain high performing, diverse teams who embody my clients core values of reliability, positivity and inclusivity.

Role requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in a scientific or technical discipline.
• Minimum 15+ years related work experience ideally in managing complex large molecule manufacturing operations (highly regulated industry experience also considered).
• Multi-site management experience is essential (international experience is preferred).
• Experience managing diverse and high-performing teams.
• Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies and ability to introduce to/train your employees
• Ability to work cross-functionally and offer support to teams that you will collaborate closely with – Included but not limited to R&D, Engineering, PMO etc.
• Experience in working at/for CDMO's is highly desirable.
• Hands-on approach to problem solving.
• Ability to travel 20% to the sites in your responsibility.