BBBH189500_1793098051Head of Operations - Biologics, RNA & MMICMulti-site (primarily based in Darlington, with regular travel to our Glasgow site) | Permanent | 65,000 - 85,000 per annum (dependent on experience)About the Role We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Operations to join CPI's Biologics, RNA Centre of Excellence and Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre (MMIC). This is a senior leadership role for an experienced operations professional who is passionate about enabling scientific innovation through operational excellence. Working across two sites in Darlington and Glasgow, you will be responsible for leading multidisciplinary operational teams, driving continuous improvement, ensuring regulatory compliance, and developing the infrastructure and operational capability required to support the growth of CPI's biologics and RNA activities. As a key member of the leadership team, you will play an important role in shaping the future direction of CPI's facilities, helping to create an environment where innovation, scientific excellence and operational performance can thrive. What You'll Be DoingProviding strategic and operational leadership across the Biologics, RNA and MMIC facilities. Leading and developing multidisciplinary teams responsible for operations, engineering, facilities and site services. Ensuring compliance with GMP, Health & Safety, environmental and quality standards across all operational activities. Driving operational excellence initiatives to improve efficiency, performance, reliability and service delivery. Overseeing facilities management, maintenance programmes, engineering compliance and critical infrastructure. Managing operational budgets and resources to ensure effective and sustainable site performance. Developing and implementing operational strategies that support business growth and future capability requirements. Managing contractor and supplier relationships to ensure service quality, compliance and value for money. Supporting business continuity planning, risk management activities and operational resilience. Leading change initiatives, capital projects and site improvement programmes. We're looking for an experienced operational leader with a strong track record of delivering results within highly regulated scientific, pharmaceutical, biotechnology or advanced manufacturing environments. Significant leadership experience within regulated operational, manufacturing, engineering or facilities environments. A strong understanding of GMP-regulated environments and associated compliance requirements. Biologics, RNA, pharmaceutical or advanced therapy manufacturing environments. GMP facilities management and engineering compliance. Asset management and maintenance strategy development. Large-scale improvement, transformation or capital investment programmes. Health & Safety qualifications such as NEBOSH.Enjoys working at the intersection of operations, engineering and scientific innovation. Is committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and compliance. SRG are the UK number 1 recruitment company specialising in the science, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, renewable, biotech, chemicals and medical devices sectors. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients. If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit to view our other vacancies. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Director of Business Operations (Permanent) in Darlington employer: SRG Talent
As a leading pharmaceutical development and manufacturing organisation based in central Scotland, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that prioritises compliance and quality. Our employees benefit from an excellent package that includes enhanced pension, healthcare, and flexible working hours, alongside ample opportunities for professional development and growth within the industry. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your career aspirations in a meaningful way.
