Plant Operations Manager/Plant Manager
Core
Manage plant operations and R&D for in vitro diagnostics, ensuring production targets, portfolio growth, and regulatory compliance.
Role type
Senior Plant Operations Manager / Plant Manager (In Vitro Diagnostics)
Builds
In vitro diagnostic kits (ELISA, rapid tests, biochemistry, hematology) and manufacturing processes
Domain
Life Sciences / In Vitro Diagnostics / Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Plant P&L management, R&D project lifecycle management, regulatory compliance (ISO 13485, GMP), resource allocation, team leadership, product development (ELISA, rapid tests), vendor management, change control, incident investigation
Preferred skills
Post Graduate/PhD in Biotechnology/Microbiology, MBA in Operations Management, 10-12 years in In Vitro Diagnostics, 5+ years people management
Technologies
MS Office, MS Project, ELISA, Clinical chemistry, Rapid techniques, Hematology, Biochemistry, protein expression and purification
Responsibilities
Oversee plant P&L, budgeting, and strategic roadmap; manage R&D team and project execution; ensure quality compliance and EHS operations; drive product development and technology transfer; manage procurement and inventory; conduct training and change controls.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
