Site Head- Pharma (15+ yrs, North India)

About Our Client

An international healthcare firm dedicated to delivering lifesaving medicines and technologies, with manufacturing sites and research centers located in several countries.

Job Description

• Strategic Leadership : Manage all aspects of the sterile injectable plant's operations, including production, quality, engineering, supply chain, and EHS.
• Regulatory Compliance : Maintain full adherence to internal policies and external regulations.
• Operational Excellence : Promote continuous improvement in manufacturing efficiency, cost control, and product quality; lead digital initiatives like optical inspection and serialization.
• People Management : Develop and guide a high-performing, cross-functional team while fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and innovation.
• Project Execution : Lead capacity expansions, technology transfers, and the commissioning of new production lines, including lyophilization and isolator filling systems.
• Stakeholder Engagement : Work closely with corporate leaders, regulatory agencies, and internal teams to ensure alignment of plant operations with overall business goals.

The Successful Applicant

• Master's degree in Pharmacy (M.Pharm) or MBA in Operations / Production preferred.
• Atleast 15 years of experience in sterile injectable manufacturing, including a minimum of 5 years in Site / Plant leadership within a similar production setting.
• Experience in sterile manufacturing within healthcare or medical devices is preferred.
• Proven ability to manage and lead multiple plant teams successfully.
• Solid knowledge of regulatory standards such as EUMDR, USFDA, MHRA, and others.

What's on Offer

As the Site Head of the facility, the candidate will lead and manage all manufacturing operations on-site. This key leadership role ensures operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and alignment with the global supply chain strategy.

Contact : Vatsalla Khanna

Quote job ref : JN-082025-6807826

Skills Required

Operational Excellence, lyophilization, Regulatory Compliance