$173,200 – $272,600
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What this role is
Lead the operational and technical strategy for a new small molecule pharmaceutical manufacturing facility's API production, overseeing site ramp-up, team development, and the establishment of operating systems from the ground up. This role suits experienced manufacturing leaders with deep expertise in regulated environments who are energized by building high-performing organizations and driving operational excellence during critical growth phases.
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Skills this role names
- Change Management
- Data Analysis
- Lean Six Sigma
- Organizational Design
- Process Optimization
- Production Planning
- Project Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Supply Chain Planning
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What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related scientific/technical discipline
- 10+ years in pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing environments
- Leadership experience in manufacturing, technical operations, quality operations, engineering, or production planning
- Direct and indirect team leadership experience
- Strong knowledge of cGMP and quality systems
- Experience with operational planning or site ramp-up activities
- Ability to manage complex environments and multiple priorities
- Financial stewardship and resource planning experience
- Lean Six Sigma or structured problem-solving capability
- Effective communication and change leadership skills
Nice to have
- Master's degree in Science, Engineering, Business, or related field
- Small molecule API manufacturing experience
- Prior manufacturing site start-up or transformation experience
- Experience developing operating models and governance systems
- Lean Six Sigma certification
- Matrixed global manufacturing environment experience
- Proven talent development and succession planning track record
- Capacity, capital, and supply planning experience
- Inspection readiness and deviation management expertise