Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday Friday. Business Unit: Almac Pharma Services Analytical Operations at Almac Pharma Services plays a critical role in ensuring the quality, safety and effectiveness of medicines for patients worldwide. Across our laboratories in Craigavon and Dundalk, our teams provide high-quality analytical testing and services that support drug product development, manufacturing, packaging and product release. Due to continued growth, we are now seeking a Director of Analytical Operations to provide strategic leadership across both sites, ensuring that our analytical capabilities, infrastructure and teams are fully aligned to the evolving needs of the business and our clients. This is a senior leadership role where you will be responsible for the performance, compliance and continuous development of analytical operations (Quality Control and Analytical Services). You will ensure that laboratories operate efficiently, safely and in full compliance with regulatory standards, while also supporting operational delivery and driving improvements in performance and capability. As a key member of the Pharma Services senior management team, you will help shape the strategic direction of the analytical function, leading initiatives that support growth, operational excellence and innovation. You will also play a visible role internally and externally, representing Almac in client interactions and contributing to business development activities. Ensuring laboratories operate in compliance with regulatory and licensing requirements Driving performance against operational, financial and quality targets Leading strategic planning and continuous improvement initiatives Supporting client relationships and business development activities Managing analytical capacity, resources and investment aligned to business growth We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, with excellent opportunities for learning, development and long-term career progression across the Almac Group. You will be confident in leading teams across locations, driving performance and influencing stakeholders, while maintaining a strong focus on quality and compliance. Experience working in a regulated environment (e.g. A postgraduate qualification in a related discipline Experience supporting pharmaceutical development through commercial supply For further information on essential and desirable criteria, please review the job description attached to the online job posting. This role reports to the VP of Analytical Operations and has responsibility for Analytical Operations teams across both the Craigavon and Dundalk sites. The role will involve regular interaction with senior leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and participation in client meetings and strategic projects. Occasional travel between sites will be required. Apply online and tailor your CV to outline how you meet the role criteria. We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on Sunday 26th July 2026 Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team.
