Our client, a fast-growing, innovation-led biotechnology company are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to support the scale-up of a highly specialised manufacturing operation serving the global life sciences and vaccine sectors.
The organisation operates within a highly regulated environment and is commercialising a proprietary, next-generation production platform used in pharmaceutical, vaccine and research applications. Significant investment and expansion plans are underway, including new facilities and increased production capacity.
This is a senior leadership role with direct influence on operational strategy, growth, and international expansion.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the scale-up of manufacturing operations to meet increasing global demand
Build, develop and manage a high-performing production operations team
Ensure operations comply with best practice and all relevant regulatory requirements
Oversee production planning, scheduling, and delivery to meet customer, budget and quality expectations
Maintain stringent quality standards within a controlled, contamination-free environment
Drive continuous improvement across efficiency, cost and operational performance
Provide operational and strategic input into business planning and international expansion initiatives
Support grant applications, reporting and financial management activities
Represent the organisation at international conferences, partner engagements and client meetings
Requirements
Minimum of 5 years senior operational management experience within a regulated environment
Degree-level qualification in engineering, science or a business-related discipline
Proven ability to manage end-to-end operations, from shop-floor execution to board-level reporting
Strong leadership and people-management capability, including team development and stakeholder engagement
Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills
Demonstrated strategic planning capability with strong commercial awareness
Experience within life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing is highly advantageous but not essential
For more information and a confidential discussion on the role please contact Amy Newell.
amy.newell@collinsmcnicholas.ie
091 706718
