Director of Operations

Almac Group is currently seeking a Director - Operations for our Audubon, PA location. The Director - Operations will provide leadership for the operational functions within the Almac Pharma Services Audubon facility. Manage all packaging and maintenance operations ensuring suitable resources are employed to deliver against business objectives while instilling the necessary behaviors to achieve cGMP compliance, efficiency, effectiveness and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for the safe, compliant, efficient, and timely packaging of pharmaceutical dosage forms including primary and secondary packaging operations, controlled substances, and temperature sensitive products. Oversee the logistics and warehousing functions within the Audubon site and off-site warehousing facilities.
• Install confidence in clients through a mature leadership presence and by executing the production schedule in a compliant, efficient, and professional manner.
• Display strong leadership attributes in a manner that leads and inspires the operations team to set and achieve high standards of execution and compliance. Serve as a key member of the Audubon Site Leadership Team and supports all site and global initiatives.
• Integrate and work closely with Almac global team counterparts to ensure consistency of procedures and efforts. Build upon past practices in a collaborative and cohesive manner.
• Responsible for overseeing the Business Projects functions within the Audubon operation to include Opex and ERP implementation.

Qualifications:

Required Experience / Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 10+ years supervisory experience required.
• 10+ years’ experience required in the production environment.
• Demonstrated track record of success delivering continuous improvement/OEE practices whilst adhering to strong management and leadership principles.
• A commercially orientated individual, with excellent interpersonal skills and experience of successfully delivering change management programs to improve efficiency are essential.
• Proven ability to work well under pressure and able to priorities workloads.
• Experience interacting with regulatory agencies including the FDA.

Preferred Experience / Education:

• Master’s Degree in related discipline
• 5+ years’ experience as a leader of operations within a pharmaceutical production environment.
• Working knowledge of pharmaceutical ERP systems.

What can Almac Group offer you?

• Medical, Vision & Dental benefits from the 1st of the month following start date
• 20 days PTO per year , accrued monthly following start date
• 12 holidays per year as well as one day for Annual Diversity Day
• Company paid Long and Short-term disability along with Life Insurance
• 401k company contribution
• Professional development programs/ continuous learning opportunities

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Almac is an exceptional, award winning, drug development solutions provider at the forefront of the pharmaceutical industry. We are a privately owned organization that has organically grown over 50 years now employing over 7,500 highly skilled personnel worldwide. Our US Headquarters is located at Souderton, PA with additional operations scattered around the US and Europe. ‘Partnering to Advance Human Health’ is more than just a tagline – it is our way of life.

Embracing diversity is at the heart of enhancing Almac Group’s unique culture and reflects our fundamental belief that all people deserve equality, inclusivity and the opportunity for advancement. We are committed to cultivating a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive environment for all. Together, we will build on the strength in our diversity and deliver exceptional solutions to advance human health globally.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role through our portal. Candidate Resumes/CV’s not submitted through our portal or directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.

Almac Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled - Proudly embracing diversity in all of its expressions.

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