18/07/2026
Executive Director – Industrial Operations
A leading international pharmaceutical company is seeking an accomplished Executive Director – Industrial Operations to join its Executive Leadership Team.
We are seeking an exceptional executive with 20–25 years of progressive leadership experience within multinational and leading local pharmaceutical manufacturers. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of leading complex manufacturing organizations through senior leadership teams, shaping industrial strategy, driving operational governance, and delivering sustainable business performance across multiple manufacturing sites.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and lead the Industrial Operations strategy in alignment with the company's business objectives and long-term growth plans.
* Provide strategic leadership, direction, and governance to Plant Directors across multiple manufacturing facilities, ensuring consistent operational performance and ex*****on.
* Establish manufacturing priorities, operational standards, and performance expectations while monitoring KPIs across all sites.
* Drive operational excellence by overseeing manufacturing performance, capacity utilization, quality, cost efficiency, supply reliability, and business continuity across the manufacturing network.
* Partner with Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, Finance, and Commercial leadership to ensure alignment between manufacturing capabilities and business strategy.
* Lead industrial transformation initiatives, manufacturing expansion, capital investment priorities, risk management, and organizational capability development.
Candidate Profile
* 20–25 years of progressive experience within multinational and leading local pharmaceutical manufacturing organizations.
* Significant executive leadership experience overseeing multiple manufacturing sites through Plant Directors or equivalent senior manufacturing leaders.
* Proven track record in manufacturing governance, industrial strategy, operational oversight, regulatory compliance, and organizational transformation.
* Strong business acumen with the executive presence to influence Board-level decisions and lead cross-functional strategic initiatives.
Reporting to: Managing Director
If you meet these criteria, please apply by sending your updated CV to [email protected]