Senior Director Manufacturing
Are you a proven manufacturing leader ready to shape the future of Oral Solid Dose production?
Do you excel at driving operational excellence and continuous improvement in complex pharmaceutical environments?
Are you passionate about leading diverse teams to deliver life-changing therapies to patients globally?
Fraser Dove International is partnering exclusively with a global pharmaceutical organisation with a major Oral Solid Dose manufacturing site in the US. Our client is seeking a visionary manufacturing leader to oversee and optimise all OSD manufacturing operations at a flagship site, ensuring the highest standards of quality, efficiency and safety.
Discover more about our Senior Director, Manufacturing opportunity; its objectives, duties/responsibilities and the skills, experience and competencies needed to succeed.
Your objectives:
As the Senior Director, Manufacturing, you will be measured against the following objectives:
- Develop and execute the site manufacturing strategy, ensuring alignment with global business goals, corporate objectives and market demand.
- Drive operational excellence through Lean, Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives to maximise productivity and reduce waste.
- Lead, mentor and develop high-performing teams to foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
What you will do:
As the Senior Director, Manufacturing, your duties and responsibilities will include:
- Lead end-to-end OSD manufacturing operations, including granulation, compression, coating, encapsulation and packaging.
- Partner with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain and Technical Operations to ensure seamless operational delivery.
- Ensure full compliance with cGMP and all relevant global regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, MHRA).
- Oversee performance metrics for safety, quality, cost, delivery and people development.
- Drive capital investment projects to expand capacity and enhance operational capability.
- Serve as a key member of the site leadership team, contributing to strategic business planning and decision-making.
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement, safety and operational discipline across all production areas.
What you will bring:
These are the skills and experience you will need to succeed as the Senior Director, Manufacturing:
- 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing small molecule DP manufacturing operations.
- Strong technical expertise in OSD manufacturing processes and equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams in complex, regulated environments.
- In-depth knowledge of GMP and regulatory expectations from agencies such as FDA, EMA and MHRA.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Pharmacy, Chemistry or a related field.
- Six Sigma or Lean certification preferred.
Got what it takes?
To apply for the Senior Director, Manufacturing role, click the ‘Apply’ button below or contact the Executive Search Consultant – Rachel Sampson – on +44 (0)203 355 7050.
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