Vice President (VP) Site Head – Cell and Gene Therapy (CDMO)

Are you ready to lead a cutting-edge Cell and Gene Therapy manufacturing facility?

Do you excel in driving operational excellence and regulatory compliance within a biopharmaceutical setting?

Are you passionate about building high-performing teams and delivering life-saving therapies to patients?

Fraser Dove International is partnering exclusively with a leading biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO).

Operating globally, they are committed to advancing Cell and Gene Therapy manufacturing to improve patient outcomes worldwide.

Our client is seeking a visionary leader to provide strategic direction, operational oversight, and site leadership for a state-of-the-art Cell and Gene Therapy facility.

Discover more about our Vice President (VP) Site Head opportunity; its objectives, duties/responsibilities, and the skills, experience, and competencies needed to succeed.

Your objectives:

As the Vice President (VP) Site Head, you will be measured against the following objectives:

1. Develop and implement the site’s strategic plan to drive growth and operational excellence in Cell and Gene Therapy manufacturing.
2. Lead site expansion initiatives, ensuring timely delivery of new production lines and capacity increases.
3. Build and manage a high-performing team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and innovation.

What you will do:

As the Vice President (VP) Site Head, your duties and responsibilities will include:

· Developing and executing the site’s strategic plan aligned with corporate objectives.

· Leading site expansion efforts, including design and operationalization of new technologies and capacities.

· Overseeing end-to-end site operations, including manufacturing, quality control, supply chain, and engineering.

· Ensuring adherence to project timelines, budgets, and deliverables while maintaining regulatory compliance.

· Driving operational excellence initiatives to enhance productivity and optimize resource utilization.

· Managing the site’s P&L, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.

· Developing and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess and improve site performance.

What you will bring:

These are the skills and experience you will need to succeed as the Vice President (VP) Site Head:

· Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).

· 15+ years of experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, with 5+ years in senior leadership within a CDMO or biopharma company.

· Extensive experience in Cell and Gene Therapy manufacturing, including viral vectors, cell expansion, and aseptic processing.

· Deep understanding of cGMP, FDA, EMA, and global regulatory requirements for Cell and Gene Therapy products.

· Strong financial acumen with experience managing site P&L and driving profitability.

· Exceptional leadership and team-building skills, with a proven track record of leading large, cross-functional teams.

· Excellent communication and relationship management skills for engaging clients and stakeholders at all levels.

Got what it takes?

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