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Senior Director of Operations

Posted 2 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.

REQUIREMENTS

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.

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