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AssureBio is exclusively recruiting a Site Head / Head of Operations
AssureBio is exclusively recruiting a Site Head / Head of Operations for a UK pharmaceutical manufacturing site, operating within an MHRA and FDA regulated environment and currently integrating into a large international pharmaceutical organisation.
The Role
- Reports to: Executive Vice President – Operations
- Full operational accountability for a well-established UK manufacturing site employing over 100 people
- Direct leadership across Production, Engineering & Maintenance, and Warehouse & Logistics, with wider leadership responsibility across multiple operational functions
- Governance oversight of Quality (QA/QC), Supply Chain Planning, Procurement, Finance, HR and EHS
- Owns the operational budget and is accountable for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People performance
- Leads the site through regulatory inspection readiness, operational transformation, digital systems implementation and ongoing site improvement initiatives
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What you must bring
- Currently operating as a Site Head, Head of Operations, Head of Manufacturing, or one level below with genuine site-wide responsibility
- Minimum 4-5 years' recent leadership experience within pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Recent (within the last three years) leadership experience in an MHRA and/or FDA regulated manufacturing environment. This is essential
- Demonstrable leadership across Production, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Warehouse
- Budget ownership and strong commercial awareness alongside a visible, hands-on leadership style
- A track record of leading operational teams through change, such as technology transfer, new product introduction, business integration or operational transformation
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Desirable
- Experience leading MHRA and/or FDA inspections
- Experience supporting business integration or site transformation programmes
- Lean Six Sigma or Operational Excellence qualification
- Degree in Pharmacy, Engineering, Life Sciences or equivalent senior industry experience
Working Pattern
- Monday to Friday, five days on site
- Availability outside core hours for operational support when required
- Occasional international travel
- Relocation support available for the right candidate
Process
- This is a confidential, exclusive AssureBio search.
- Interviews are being scheduled now, with final-stage meetings expected over the coming weeks.
- Company details will be shared with shortlisted candidates following an initial discussion and confidentiality agreement.
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