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Site Director

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Posted on Jun 9, 2026 by CV-Library
Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Pharmaceutical
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Site Director
East Midlands
Highly Competitive Executive Package

Russell Taylor Group are partnering with a successful pharmaceutical manufacturer to recruit a Site Director / Head of Operations for a key leadership position within their UK business.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced pharmaceutical operations leader to take ownership of a complex manufacturing operation, driving performance, continuous improvement and future growth within a highly regulated environment.

The Role

This position will have overall responsibility for Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Health & Safety and Quality, ensuring the site continues to deliver against its operational, compliance and commercial objectives.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing strategic leadership across the site and driving operational excellence.
• Delivering improvements in productivity, efficiency and overall site performance.
• Ensuring the highest standards of GMP compliance, product quality and patient safety.
• Leading and developing multi-disciplinary teams to achieve business objectives.
• Supporting regulatory inspections, customer audits and quality initiatives.
• Managing operational budgets and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Supporting future growth through operational capability, capacity planning and business improvement projects.
• Driving a culture of accountability, engagement, safety and performance across the organisation.

About You

We are seeking an experienced senior leader with a proven track record within pharmaceutical manufacturing.

You will possess:

• Significant leadership experience within a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of GMP requirements and regulatory compliance.
• Experience leading multi-functional operational teams and driving site performance.
• A track record of delivering operational excellence and continuous improvement programmes.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Degree qualification in a scientific, engineering or related discipline.

What's on Offer

• Highly competitive executive package.
• Opportunity to influence the strategic direction of a growing pharmaceutical manufacturing operation.
• A visible leadership role with significant responsibility and scope for impact.
• The chance to lead business-critical improvement and growth initiatives.

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Johnathan at Russell Taylor Group.

Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Russell Taylor will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us

Reference: 225228567

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Site Director

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 9, 2026 by CV-Library

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Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Pharmaceutical
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Site Director
East Midlands
Highly Competitive Executive Package

Russell Taylor Group are partnering with a successful pharmaceutical manufacturer to recruit a Site Director / Head of Operations for a key leadership position within their UK business.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced pharmaceutical operations leader to take ownership of a complex manufacturing operation, driving performance, continuous improvement and future growth within a highly regulated environment.

The Role

This position will have overall responsibility for Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Health & Safety and Quality, ensuring the site continues to deliver against its operational, compliance and commercial objectives.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing strategic leadership across the site and driving operational excellence.
• Delivering improvements in productivity, efficiency and overall site performance.
• Ensuring the highest standards of GMP compliance, product quality and patient safety.
• Leading and developing multi-disciplinary teams to achieve business objectives.
• Supporting regulatory inspections, customer audits and quality initiatives.
• Managing operational budgets and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Supporting future growth through operational capability, capacity planning and business improvement projects.
• Driving a culture of accountability, engagement, safety and performance across the organisation.

About You

We are seeking an experienced senior leader with a proven track record within pharmaceutical manufacturing.

You will possess:

• Significant leadership experience within a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of GMP requirements and regulatory compliance.
• Experience leading multi-functional operational teams and driving site performance.
• A track record of delivering operational excellence and continuous improvement programmes.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Degree qualification in a scientific, engineering or related discipline.

What's on Offer

• Highly competitive executive package.
• Opportunity to influence the strategic direction of a growing pharmaceutical manufacturing operation.
• A visible leadership role with significant responsibility and scope for impact.
• The chance to lead business-critical improvement and growth initiatives.

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Johnathan at Russell Taylor Group.

Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Russell Taylor will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us
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Reference: 225228567

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