Operations Readiness Lead

Role: Lead the design and setup of manufacturing operations for parenteral drug products in a new facility, ensuring compliance with cGMP, ISO, and regulatory standards. Responsibilities: oversee process design, construction support, operational planning, continuous improvement culture, team development, and project leadership; support technology transfer, commissioning, qualification, and validation activities. Requirements: Bachelor’s in engineering, science, or related field; minimum 12 years in pharmaceutical or GMP operations with expertise in parenteral manufacturing; proven leadership in transformational change, cross-functional collaboration, and team building. HighValue: parenteral drug products, GMP compliance, greenfield project leadership, site construction, Wilson NC location with >75% travel during design phase, on-site support. WorkSetup: full-time on-site in Wilson, NC; frequent travel during project development.