Senior Director of Operations
Posted 3 hours 11 minutes ago by CareerWise Recruitment
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Leinster, Ireland
Job Description
A Senior Director of Operations in Drug Product & Drug Substance is required for a leading pharmaceutical Company based in Louth in the North East of Ireland THE ROLE 
- Serve as a core member of the Site Leadership Team, contributing to long-term strategy, operational planning, and organizational alignment.
- Direct and scale manufacturing across both Drug Substance and Drug Product operations, ensuring alignment with global network goals.
- Lead technology transfer programs and prepare facility infrastructure, processes, and teams for commercial manufacturing.
- Drive operational performance against key targets in EHS, Quality, Supply, Cost, and People, optimizing schedule adherence, product lead times, and release schedules.
- Champion a workplace culture built on Safety First, Quality Always, and Inclusion for All. Coach, mentor, and build high-performing teams.
- Embed Lean principles and a "Right-First-Time" mindset to continuously optimize processes and eliminate waste.
- Own operational budgets, resource planning, and cost-optimization strategies.
- Maintain rigorous cGMP compliance and serve as an operational lead during internal audits and regulatory agency inspections.
- Bachelor's Degree (Level 8 or higher) in Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 10+ years in Pharmaceutical, Biotech, or Vaccine operational manufacturing.
- 8+ years of direct leadership experience managing high-performing operational teams.
- Proven track record in technology transfer, facility readiness, and operational transformation.