At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead operations at a cutting-edge pharmaceutical manufacturing site in Swindon.
- Company: Catalent, a leader in pharmaceutical manufacturing with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Onsite role with a collaborative culture and commitment to continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the pharmaceutical industry while leading a high-performing team.
- Qualifications: 15+ years in leadership roles within regulated environments; strong operational and financial skills.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
Position Summary
Based on site in Swindon, United Kingdom (5 days a week).
The General Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of operations across Catalent’s flagship Zydis® manufacturing and development site in Swindon, UK, as well as oversight of a smaller affiliated manufacturing operation in Strathroy, Canada.
The role is accountable for site performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, customer satisfaction, and organizational culture while driving operational excellence and long‑term business growth.
Responsibilities
- Provide overall leadership and direction for all site operations, ensuring alignment with business objectives, customer requirements, and long‑term growth strategy.
- Lead, develop, and inspire a high‑performing leadership team across operations, supply chain, engineering, quality, EH&S, continuous improvement, and support functions.
- Own full site performance including operational execution, productivity, planning, cost management, delivery, and financial performance.
- Drive a culture of operational excellence, accountability, urgency, and continuous improvement across the organization.
- Champion implementation of “The Catalent Way” and continuous improvement initiatives across both locations.
- Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, efficiency improvements, and operational scalability.
- Ensure compliance with all corporate and regulatory requirements, including c GMP, MHRA, FDA, safety standards, and quality systems.
- Serve as a key customer‑facing leader, building strong relationships with global pharmaceutical partners and supporting customer launches, investments, and strategic growth initiatives.
- Partner closely with commercial and technical teams to ensure operational readiness and successful customer delivery.
- Lead organizational development, workforce planning, succession planning, and leadership capability building across the sites.
- Establish and monitor key operational and financial performance metrics and provide regular business updates to senior leadership.
- Support long‑term capital planning, facility expansion, and manufacturing growth initiatives.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Candidate Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Operations Management, Chemical Engineering, or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
- 15+ years of leadership experience within pharmaceutical, healthcare, manufacturing, CDMO, or highly regulated operations environments.
- Demonstrated success leading large‑scale manufacturing operations and complex site organizations.
- Proven track record of operational transformation, continuous improvement, and driving measurable business performance results.
- Strong experience managing large P&Ls and operating within complex global matrix organizations.
- Deep understanding of GMP/c GMP manufacturing environments and quality systems.
- Experience leading customer‑facing operations within highly regulated industries.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to balance strategic thinking and hands‑on operational execution.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build high‑performing teams and drive cultural transformation.
- Ability to operate effectively in a high‑visibility, fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
- Must be onsite 5 days per week in Swindon, UK.
- Leadership Profile
- Strong operational and financial acumen.
- Proven large‑scale manufacturing leadership capability.
- High level of accountability, urgency, and execution focus.
- Strong people leadership and organizational development capability.
- Ability to drive culture, engagement, and performance simultaneously.
- Collaborative leadership style with strong matrix management capability.
- Customer‑focused mindset with strong executive presence.
- Continuous improvement and operational excellence orientation.
- Equal Opportunity Employer
Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by local law.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to Disability Accommodations@catalent. com.
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General Manager, Zydis in Swindon employer: Catalent Pharma Solutions
Catalent Pharma Solutions is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Swindon where innovation meets inclusivity. Employees benefit from competitive salaries, annual bonuses, and extensive training opportunities that foster professional growth, making it a rewarding place for those passionate about engineering and compliance in the pharmaceutical industry.
