Head of Site 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

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

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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