Vice President Operations

SITE HEAD PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATION MANUFACTURING

Are you a senior manufacturing leader with a passion for operational excellence and transformation

Do you thrive in complex, regulated pharmaceutical environments

Are you motivated by building high-performing teams and delivering sustainable site performance

Fraser Dove International

transformational site leader

YOUR OBJECTIVES:

Site Head

1. Deliver consistent, compliant and cost-effective manufacturing performance aligned to business goals.
2. Execute a multi-year site roadmap focused on throughput optimisation, capability development and operational excellence.
3. Build a strong leadership pipeline and embed a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Site Head

Lead all site operations including production, packaging, engineering, process development, warehousing and administration.

Drive operational excellence through lean manufacturing, continuous improvement and digital ways of working.

Ensure full compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and global regulatory standards.

Maintain inspection readiness and lead regulatory audits and inspections.

Oversee capacity expansion, capital projects and technology upgrades.

Partner cross-functionally with quality, supply chain, finance, human resources and environment, health and safety teams.

Build, develop and retain a high-performing leadership team with clear succession plans.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

Site Head

Significant leadership experience within pharmaceutical formulation manufacturing environments.

Proven expertise in cGMP compliance and regulatory inspections across global health authorities.

Hands-on experience driving site transformation, operational excellence and productivity improvements.

Strong leadership, influencing and stakeholder management capabilities.

Ability to operate effectively in complex, matrix organisations.

Degree in Pharmacy, Engineering or Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Postgraduate qualification in a relevant scientific or technical discipline.

GOT WHAT IT TAKES

Site Head

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leading pharmaceutical manufacturing organisation

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