General Manager/Head - Operations - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Pharma Operations Head (Multiple products) - Central Africa

Job Description: General Manager of Operations (Pharmaceutical Manufacturing)

Company Overview:

A leading pharmaceutical manufacturing organization seeks an exceptional General Manager to drive operational excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth in our pharmaceutical production ecosystem.

Location: Central Africa

Key Responsibilities:

- Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute comprehensive pharmaceutical manufacturing strategies focusing on regulatory compliance, product quality, and market competitiveness.

- Operational Management: Oversee pharmaceutical production facilities, ensuring stringent quality control, GMP standards, regulatory adherence, and operational efficiency.

- Pharmaceutical Project Management: Lead end-to-end greenfield pharmaceutical manufacturing project lifecycles, from site selection through operational implementation.

- Process Innovation: Implement advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing technologies, optimize production processes, and introduce lean manufacturing methodologies specific to pharmaceutical sector.

- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure alignment with local and international pharmaceutical manufacturing regulations, including WHO, FDA, and EMA standards.

- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Integrate operations with R&D, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, and Sales teams to support holistic organizational objectives.

- Performance Management: Develop continuous improvement frameworks, leveraging data analytics and industry-specific technological innovations.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

- Education: Bachelor's in Pharmaceutical Engineering/Chemical Engineering; MBA preferred.

- Experience: 15-20 years in pharmaceutical manufacturing leadership roles.

- Demonstrated expertise in pharmaceutical production management, regulatory compliance, and greenfield project execution.

- Proven track record of implementing advanced manufacturing technologies in pharmaceutical sector.

Skills & Competencies:

- Deep understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.

- Strong regulatory compliance expertise.

- Advanced project management capabilities.

- Strategic and analytical thinking.

- Leadership and team development skills.