Job Summary

The Vice President – Manufacturing provides executive leadership over all pharmaceutical manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, compliant, cost-effective, and high-quality production of pharmaceutical products. This role defines manufacturing strategy, drives operational excellence, and ensures full compliance with FDA, cGMP, ICH, WHO-GMP, and global regulatory standards while supporting long-term business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Strategy & Leadership

Define and execute global manufacturing strategies aligned with corporate objectives.

Lead multi-site manufacturing operations and oversee capacity planning and technology upgrades.

Drive digital transformation and automation initiatives.

Operational Excellence

Ensure efficient production, yield optimization, and continuous improvement using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.

Establish KPIs for safety, quality, cost, delivery, and productivity.

Quality & Compliance Oversight

Ensure all manufacturing activities comply with cGMP, FDA, EMA, and global regulatory standards.

Support regulatory audits and ensure inspection readiness.

Financial & Budget Management

Develop and manage manufacturing budgets, CAPEX planning, and cost-control initiatives.

Optimize resource utilization and reduce manufacturing costs.

People & Culture Leadership

Build high-performing leadership teams and succession plans.

Promote safety culture, quality mindset, and employee development.

Supply Chain & Capacity Planning

Coordinate with Supply Chain, QA/QC, Engineering, and Regulatory teams to ensure uninterrupted supply.

Lead capacity expansion and new product commercialization efforts.

Risk Management & Business Continuity

Implement business continuity, disaster recovery, and contingency planning.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

MBA preferred.

Experience:

15+ years of pharmaceutical manufacturing experience.

7+ years in senior leadership/executive roles.

Technical Skills:

Expert knowledge of cGMP, FDA, EMA, ICH, WHO-GMP.

Proven leadership of large-scale pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.

Leadership Skills:

Strategic vision, change management, and executive communication skills.

Strong financial and operational decision-making abilities.

Working Conditions

Corporate office with frequent manufacturing site visits.

High accountability for compliance and business continuity.