At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a UK pharmaceutical site, ensuring operational excellence and regulatory compliance.
- Company: Join a dynamic international pharmaceutical organisation with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, relocation support, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Monday to Friday role with occasional international travel and hands-on leadership.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact in a regulated environment while leading a talented team.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership in pharmaceutical manufacturing with regulatory experience.
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
- 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
Head of Site Operations employer: AssureBio
AssureBio is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and regulatory excellence are at the forefront. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will have access to numerous growth opportunities while working alongside a dedicated team in a state-of-the-art facility. Located in the UK, our culture promotes collaboration and continuous improvement, making it a rewarding place to advance your career in the pharmaceutical industry.
