Operational Site Lead

The Senior Operational Lead - Sterile and Aseptic Manufacturing will oversee teams responsible for producing veterinary pharmaceutical products to the highest standards, ensuring timely global distribution. They will drive performance and foster a culture of compliance and continuous improvement across key manufacturing areas to meet customer order deadlines. Strict adherence to the Norbrook Quality Management System and Environmental Health & Safety standards is essential within the manufacturing environment. The Operations Site Lead will ensure that all products are manufactured in compliance with regulatory authority requirements worldwide.

Criteria:

• A degree or third level qualification in Pharmacy, Science, Engineering or Mathematics (or a closely related area) or at least 5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment in the pharmaceutical industry.
• A minimum of 10 years' experience in a management role, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing sterile operations.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and mentor a diverse team, including coaching less experienced team members.
• Proven experience reporting to executive leadership and influencing strategic decision-making at the C-suite level.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, including solid oral dose, aseptic techniques, non-aseptic processes, API manufacturing, and packaging.
• Knowledge of regulatory, quality, and validation requirements in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in product launch activities and associated challenges.
• Ability to think strategically while maintaining a keen attention to tactical detail, effectively balancing high-level planning with on-the-ground execution.
• Demonstrated ability to ensure a compliant and safe working environment, maintaining high product quality and adhering to regulatory standards.
• Experience with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), including conducting risk assessments, COSHH assessments, and NEBOSH certifications.
• Exceptional leadership abilities, with experience in motivating, training, and developing team members.
• Demonstrated success in driving performance improvements and fostering a culture of continuous development within the team.
• Strong knowledge of document control and management systems.
• Experience with documentation related to a Quality Management System (QMS) and understanding of production documentation processes.
• Excellent IT proficiency, particularly in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word, with the ability to effectively use these tools for reporting, analysis, and presentations.
• Excellent organizational skills with a strong ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to implement change successfully and engage with stakeholders at all levels.

Duration: Full Time, Permanent Location: Newry

Additional Information: Applicants should be able to provide proof that they have a right to work in the UK at the time of their application. Applicants who are unable to provide this proof will not be considered. We regret that applications received after the closing date and time will not be accepted. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a Visa.

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