Manufacturing Unit Head

Are you a seasoned biopharmaceutical manufacturing leader with a passion for operational excellence?

Do you thrive in high-impact roles where strategic vision meets hands-on execution?

Are you ready to drive transformation at a large-scale manufacturing site?

Fraser Dove International is partnering exclusively with a leading biopharmaceutical organisation. Operating in Europe, they are committed to delivering high-quality, innovative therapies to patients worldwide.

Our client is seeking a visionary leader to head end-to-end manufacturing operations and deliver exceptional performance across safety, quality, compliance, and supply.

Discover more about our Manufacturing Unit Head opportunity; its objective duties/responsibilities and the skills, experience and competencies needed to succeed.

Your objectives:

As the Manufacturing Unit Head, you will be measured against the following objectives:

1. Drive a high-performance culture focused on safety, quality, reliability, and continuous improvement.
2. Lead manufacturing operations to ensure uninterrupted, cost-effective, and compliant drug substance supply.
3. Integrate new technologies and products while championing digitalization and Lean principles.

What you will do:

As the Manufacturing Unit Head, your duties and responsibilities will include:

· Define and communicate the manufacturing vision and goals across the site.

· Build, lead, and inspire high-performing teams aligned with strategic objectives.

· Drive a safety-first, quality-driven culture throughout manufacturing operations.

· Represent Manufacturing during audits and regulatory inspections.

· Ensure GMP-compliant, reliable supply of drug substances.

· Lead continuous improvement projects to enhance productivity and efficiency.

· Champion Lean, digital transformation, and data-driven manufacturing.

· Oversee integration of new products, technologies, and processes.

What you will bring:

These are the skills and experience you will need to succeed as the Manufacturing Unit Head:

· Minimum 10 years' experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing or manufacturing technology roles

· Deep expertise in mammalian cell culture, protein purification, and large-scale bioprocessing.

· Proven leadership experience in large, matrixed environments.

· Strong grasp of Opex tools and cost optimisation in manufacturing.

· In-depth knowledge of global GMP regulations, validation, and tech transfer.

· Strategic thinker with a mindset for continuous improvement and innovation.

· Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management abilities.

· MSc in Biotechnology, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field.

· Fluency in English; local language a plus.

What you will get:

These are the perks and benefits that will complement your generous base salary:

· Relocation

· Housing

· International Schooling

· LTI

· STI

Got what it takes?

To apply for the Manufacturing Unit Head, click the ‘Apply’ button below or contact the Executive Search Consultant – Peter Vedde – on +44 (0)203 355 7050.

Please Note:

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Fraser Dove International is a specialist executive search firm operating exclusively in the life science industry. Passionate about people, we take pride in helping exceptional life science organisations source the talent they need to design, manufacture and distribute life-changing drugs, treatments and devices which transform and save patient lives.