What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President Operations position at Mantell Associates?
Mantell Associates are proudly partnered with a growing Cell & Gene CDMO in their search for a Vice President (VP) of Operations to join their senior leadership team.
VP of Operations - Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the leadership team to define operational strategy and direction
- Oversee operations within the organisation
- Continue to contribute towards building a high performing GMP team with a culture of Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement
- Lead the function ensuring that appropriate scientific, regulatory, and quality standards are followed across manufacturing facility design, construction, and validation, GMP operation system establishment
- Oversee the preparation and management of complex GMP manufacturing facility development plans, budgets, and long-range planning
- Provide scientific guidance and oversight while factoring in technical, regulatory, and intellectual property considerations and risk assessment
- Play a key role in directing future growth and success of the organisation
VP of Operations - Requirements:
- BSc. in Biology or related Life Science discipline, Msc. or PhD preferred, MBA also desirable
- Strong experience in product/process development and/or commercial manufacturing experience in the pharmaceutical industry
- Demonstrated experience in senior leadership roles
- Leadership and managerial experience with a team of CMC development scientists and/or engineers (process chemists, analytical chemists, formulation scientists, technical operations), leading cross-functional projects, planning and delivering results within project deadlines
- Previous participation in portfolio decision-making
- Brings extensive industry experience and established network within industry
- Skilled in working collaboratively with Senior Management teams, as well as Partners and other key decision makers within the industry
Mantell Associates is a specialist Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences headhunting firm. For more information on this role, please contact us at 44 (0)20 3854 7700.
