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Manufacturing Operations Director - Carlow

IRL - Carlow - Carlow, IEFull-time2026-11-04 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Lead a strategically important, high-potency, multi-product sterile drug manufacturing facility supporting new products and commercial milestones.

Role type

Senior IC Manufacturing Operations Director

Builds

Sterile drug products and manufacturing operations

Domain

Healthcare / Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Required skills

Sterile manufacturing operations, Regulatory compliance, New product introduction, Risk management, Strategic planning, People leadership, Process optimization, Technical understanding of manufacturing processes

Preferred skills

Vaccine manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Production scheduling, Manufacturing quality control, Talent development, Business agility, Data analysis, Decision making, Results-oriented, Adaptability, Change management

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Lead a large, cross-functional manufacturing organisation driving performance across safety, quality, delivery and people priorities; Lead the successful introduction and commercialisation of multiple new products within a sterile manufacturing environment; Drive operational and technical excellence ensuring robust and reliable manufacturing performance; Lead regulatory and inspection readiness activities across the manufacturing organisation; Develop and execute integrated plans to deliver key product, manufacturing and regulatory milestones; Identify and mitigate operational, technical and quality risks ensuring timely decision-making and escalation; Drive continuous improvement across the high-potency manufacturing operation; Provide strategic direction and ensure strong alignment across Operations, Quality, Engineering and Technical teams; Build, coach and develop a high-performing team creating a culture of accountability, agility and continuous improvement

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC