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At Veranova, we believe people are our most important asset, and we are dedicated to building the most talented workforce in our industry. Our commitment to uncompromising focus on quality, compliance, safety, and excellence in delivery shapes everything we do. We are not just looking for skills; we are seeking innovative individuals who have a mindset open to learning and growth, and a desire to make a difference.
Veranova is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for pharma and biotech customers. With deep technical expertise and impressive flexibility, we develop solutions and processes that support and accelerate innovation.
Join us on our mission to enable current and next-generation therapeutics to improve and save the lives of patients.
Role Overview:
The Vice President & General Manager will lead operations for Veranova’s West Deptford site, a high-throughput API manufacturing facility specializing in small molecules and controlled substances. This role is accountable for driving process excellence, ensuring compliance with DEA and FDA regulations, and delivering operational and financial performance. The GM will foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement while collaborating with Veranova’s Leadership Team to leverage growth opportunities across multiple sites internationally.
Core Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership:
- Able to define a vision for a site of approximately 200 staff members, including the development of a 3 to 5 year operating plan
- Prior experience managing responsibility of the P&L and balance sheet for a manufacturing site.
- Deliver annual revenue, profit, EBITDA, and cash targets through effective P&L management.
- Execute capital projects on average of +$10M to ensure facilities, equipment, and systems meet production demand and compliance requirements.
- Develop and execute site master plan which includes building talent capabilities that results in the site meeting branded large pharma industry standards to facilitate new business.
- Regulatory & Compliance:
- Ensure strict adherence to cGMP, FDA, and DEA regulations for controlled substances.
- Maintain FDA audit readiness and compliance with OSHA, EPA, DEA and other regulatory agencies.
- Process Excellence & Operational Performance:
- Drive process improvement initiatives, lean manufacturing, and digital transformation to optimize throughput and reduce costs.
- Assess site operations and drive execution of cost reduction initiatives to improve productivity and profitability of products
- Implement best practices for manufacturing
- Deep understanding in Process Safety Management, Environmental understanding, including wastewater treatment plant operations and security programs.
- Oversee ERP and compliance systems (including D365) for operational efficiency.
- Commercial & Customer Focus:
- Partner with Commercial teams to define and execute strategies for revenue growth and customer satisfaction.
- Ensure timely delivery of products in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- People Leadership:
- Recruit, develop, and retain high-caliber talent through succession planning and performance management.
- Demonstrates deep understanding on cultural transformation
- Foster a culture of engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Business Development:
- Enable the site to deliver late -phase/commercial CDMO programs that include the acquisition of new customers, tech transfer and scale up production.
- Participate in strategic initiatives including market expansion, technology alliances, and evaluation of new products.
- Support acquisition and rationalization activities as needed.
Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
Experience:
- 15+ years in API small molecules pharmaceutical manufacturing leadership roles, with proven expertise in cGMP, FDA, and DEA compliance for APIs and controlled substances.
- Proven experience in generics manufacturing with knowledge and capabilities to meet big pharma branded business.
- Demonstrated success in operational turnarounds, quality remediations, or start-up of manufacturing facilities.
- Strong background in process optimization and continuous improvement methodologies.
Skills:
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and change management skills.
- Detail oriented, advance analytical capabilities and high learning agility
- Ability to manage complex operations and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
- Understanding transactional process improvements
- Understand how to develop and implement operating mechanism and meeting structure to manage operations at the site, including the definition and implementation of KPIs and tier meetings.
Salary Range: $200,000 - $300,000 annual base salary
Our Commitment:
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health & wellness benefits. Access to mental health resources and wellness programs. Generous PTO and holiday pay policies.
- Financial Wellness: Veranova is committed to fair and transparent compensation practices. This includes a competitive base salary, eligibility for performance-based bonuses, and an attractive 401(k) Plan with company match. Salary ranges reflect the scope and expectations of the role, and are based on market data, internal equity, and role-specific factors. Final compensation may vary depending on experience, skills, education, and business needs.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning through LinkedIn Learning, workshops, conferences, and mentorship. Tuition Assistance for Undergraduate and Graduate degree programs.
- Inclusive Culture: At Veranova, an inclusive culture is integral to our values. We welcome people with diverse experiences and perspectives who share our mission to improve and save lives. Even if you do not meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. Veterans, first responders, and those transitioning from military to civilian life bring valuable skills that strengthen our team.
Additional Information:
Applicants for this role must be authorized to work in the United States without further employer sponsorship.
Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Veranova does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Veranova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Veranova to provide equal employment access and opportunity to all persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, physical or mental disability, genetic information, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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