Director Of Operations Drug Product

Operations Lead - Drug Substance & Drug Product Location A Director of Operations in Drug Product & Drug Substance is required for a leading pharmaceutical Company based in Louth in the North East of Ireland . This is a unique opportunity to play a critical role in the journey to commercialisation of a state-of-the-art Vaccine manufacturing facility-driving technology transfer, operational readiness, and cultural transformation while delivering high-quality vaccine products to people worldwide.

• 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.