Program Operational Readiness Senior Director
Core
Leading operational readiness strategy and governance to transition major pharmaceutical manufacturing programs from project delivery into safe, compliant, and effective site operations.
Role type
Senior Director, Program Operational Readiness
Builds
Future operating models for biopharmaceutical manufacturing facilities and infrastructure
Domain
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing / Biopharma / Capital Projects
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (manufacturing facility readiness)
Required skills
Operational readiness, Manufacturing operations, Program delivery, Commissioning/start-up, Capital project delivery, Large-scale manufacturing capital build, Design/construction/commissioning/qualification/validation, GMP manufacturing, Engineering
Preferred skills
Senior stakeholder leadership, Governance discipline, Strategic decision-making, Capital risk management, Executive communication, Cross-functional integration, Benefits realization, Resource and capability planning, Safety and quality mindset
Technologies
Manufacturing Technologies, Digital Fluency
Responsibilities
Ensure program outcomes and business case alignment with site and enterprise strategy; Lead steering team for future operating model development; Drive collaboration across capital, Smart Manufacturing, and Manufacturing Platform teams; Define readiness organization, governance, and decision rights; Frame executive decisions with risk analysis and recommendations; Protect business case through scope, cost, and schedule control; Secure resources and organizational capability; Deliver readiness for first GMP and clinical manufacturing campaigns; Support facility design, startup, CQV, and operational handover; Ensure sustainable transition into routine operations.
Seniority
Senior Director, strategic leadership & governance