India COO PIHS

Position Description

Position Purpose

Strategic Responsibilities

• Develop and implement India operations strategy aligned with PIHS’s global growth vision.
• Champion operational transformation initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, digital manufacturing).
• Lead capacity expansion projects (greenfield and brownfield).
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with global and domestic CDMO customers.
• Collaborate with global BD team to convert pipeline opportunities into execution.
• Represent PIHS India in industry forums and regulatory engagements.
• Drive adoption of Industry 4.0 solutions (IoT, AI, data analytics).
• Foster innovation in manufacturing technologies.

Operational Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end manufacturing operations (API, formulations, intermediates, biologics).
• Drive capacity utilization optimization, cost control, and waste reduction.
• Ensure resilient supply chain through vendor development and strategic procurement.
• Implement production planning and scheduling systems.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, ICH, FDA, EMA, and other regulatory guidelines.
• Champion QbD, continuous process verification, and zero-defect manufacturing.
• Drive EHS practices with KPIs on sustainability, emissions, and safety.
• Oversee successful audits by regulators and clients.

Financial Responsibilities

• Drive P&L ownership for India operations.
• Ensure optimal resource allocation and profitability.
• Lead capacity expansion projects with budget adherence.
• Drive cost control and yield optimization through digital and manufacturing innovations.

People Responsibilities

• Lead a diverse, high-performing workforce across multiple functions.
• Drive leadership development, talent retention, and succession planning.
• Build a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.

Education Qualification

Work Experience

• 20+ years of progressive leadership experience in pharmaceutical/biologics manufacturing, preferably in a CDMO set-up.

Industry to be Hired from

Functional Competencies

Interaction Complexity and Team Work

• Global CEO – PIHS
• Global COO / Manufacturing Heads (for best practice sharing & operational alignment)
• Global & India Quality Heads (for compliance & audits)
• Business Development & Commercial Teams (for customer commitments)
• Corporate Functions – Finance, HR, IT, Legal, EHS

• Global Pharma & Biotech Clients (CDMO partnerships)
• Regulatory Authorities – USFDA, EMA, MHRA, CDSCO, WHO, etc.
• Suppliers & Vendors – Raw materials, intermediates, and technology providers
• Industry Associations – OPPI, Pharmexcil, CII, FICCI
• Technology Partners – Digital transformation & automation solution providers