About the Role
We are seeking an exceptional and visionary manufacturing leader to lead world-class Drug Product Packaging and Sterilization Operations. The incumbent will drive operational excellence, automation, compliance, business transformation and people development across a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership for Packaging and Sterilization Operations.
- Drive operational excellence, Lean transformation, productivity improvement, OEE enhancement, and cost optimization.
- Lead packaging automation, serialization, OCR, OCV, and Vision Inspection Systems.
- Lead technology transfers, new product introductions, capacity expansion, and digital transformation initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with cGMP, Data Integrity, EHS, and global regulatory requirements.
- Develop and mentor high-performing teams and build a strong leadership pipeline.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in electrical & Electronic Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
- Master's Degree or MBA preferred.
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification (Mandatory).
Experience
- Minimum 20 years of progressive pharmaceutical or manufacturing experience.
- Minimum 10 years in leadership roles managing Drug Product Packaging Operations.
- Strong expertise in Packaging and Sterilization processes.
- Hands-on experience with OCR, OCV, Vision Inspection Systems, Serialization and Track & Trace technologies.
- Proven experience leading large manufacturing teams and transformation initiatives.
- Experience supporting USFDA, EMA, MHRA and PIC/S inspections.
Critical Success Factors
- Exceptional people management and leadership skills.
- Strong business acumen and strategic thinking.
- Deep expertise in packaging automation and operational excellence.
- Ability to drive change, innovation and organizational growth.
