Visionary Sr. Director General Manager, Swindon

7 days ago


Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom Thermo Fisher Scientific Full time

The role of Sr. Director General Manager represents a vital leadership position, where we're seeking a seasoned expert to spearhead our Condo and CMO businesses at our Swindon site. This individual will be responsible for expanding the business while addressing the growing demands of our customer base.

As a key member of our team, you will be expected to strategically deploy internal capabilities to drive strong results, leveraging a combination of keen awareness of external market forces and a deep understanding of our customers' needs. Your primary focus will be on leading change across the site and network, identifying process improvement opportunities and delivering effective solutions to address emerging challenges.

This role is based at our Swindon site, with the flexibility to work from home one day a week. Some international travel may be required, up to 10% per annum, including overnight stays.

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 actively expanding services to current clients, along with the onboarding of new clients into the Thermo Fisher network
  • Find opportunities and drive actions aligned with the strategy of the Drug Product Division, which will deliver the short and long-term performance to exceed the business plan, accelerate growth, improve margins, and drive down working capital needs
  • Coordinate and lead important 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 effectively deploy a shared site vision & approach
  • Drive (cultural) change through controlled execution initiatives across all functions that are required to deliver expected results (critical metrics, timelines)
  • Leverage complementary strengths and develops successful teams; ensure scalable talent in key positions; ensure key capabilities are developed or acquired; recruit and retain best-in-class talent
  • Be a problem-identifier and solver; recognize a wide range of early warning signals in the business, which allows and/or requires 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 the 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 maximise 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 & solving problems, process improvements and operational excellence
  • Advanced level of English

What We Offer:

  • 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; & more


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