Senior Operations Manager

1 month ago


Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom Thermo Fisher Scientific Full time
Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a seasoned leader to drive the success of our Condo and CMO businesses at our fill & finish manufacturing facility in Swindon, UK. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for leading change across the site and network, identifying process improvement opportunities, and delivering solutions to drive business growth.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in biopharmaceutical general management, site management, and operations leadership. They will possess excellent executive presence, financial acumen, and the ability to interact with senior teams and managers in a matrix environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the Condo & CMO Businesses and Operations on site, with full responsibility for the P&L
  • Develop and drive the acquisition of new business by expanding services to current clients and onboarding new clients into the Thermo Fisher network
  • Identify and drive actions aligned with the strategy of the Drug Product Division to deliver short and long-term performance, accelerate growth, improve margins, and drive down working capital needs
  • Coordinate and lead new product introductions
  • Ensure perfect execution of CAPEX projects, including strategic ones such as the start-up of new manufacturing departments
  • Take ownership for delivering products on time and with the right quality in compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Work effectively with operational, business, and other functional leaders to develop and deploy a shared site vision and approach
  • Drive cultural change through controlled execution initiatives across all functions to deliver expected results
  • Leverage complementary strengths and develop successful teams, ensuring scalable talent in key positions and recruiting and retaining best-in-class talent
  • Be a problem-identifier and solver, recognizing early warning signals in the business and taking a proactive approach to problem prevention

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in chemistry, pharmaceutical science, chemical engineering, or similar scientific field required, with an advanced degree or MBA preferred
  • Biopharmaceutical General Manager/Site Management experience required, preferably in a fill & finish business
  • Demonstrated track record in successfully leading operations, new product introductions, and scale-ups in a regulated environment
  • Financial competence in identifying levers that drive revenue and profit margins at the site and business unit level
  • Strong executive presence and ability to interact with senior teams/managers in a matrix environment
  • Faculty to maximize the network to drive improvements and ensure all relevant partners are involved and aligned
  • Impactful and accountable leadership experience in diverse, constantly evolving environments with demonstrated success in delivering strong operational results
  • Consistent track record in building up and developing strong teams
  • Transformational skills with a shown success in driving dynamic organizational and cultural change in manufacturing environments
  • Proactive focus on identifying and solving problems, process improvements, and operational excellence
  • Advanced level of English

What's in it for you:

  • Competitive salary, plus annual incentive bonus, and car/car allowance
  • Full benefits package, including: 25 days annual leave, plus public holidays; holiday purchase scheme – up to 5 additional days; 8% employer matched pension contributions; company funding towards a range of healthcare benefits including private healthcare & dental insurance


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