General Manager Manufacturing

Role Objective A key objective of this role is to lead end-to-end site operations for a sterile manufacturing facility. The role is responsible for driving operational excellence across Quality, Delivery, Cost and Continuous Improvement, while ensuring strong regulatory compliance and building a high-performance manufacturing culture. This position plays a critical role in strengthening operational readiness, supporting business growth, and ensuring consistent delivery in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.Desired Candidate Profile: Education:Master’s degree in Science / Pharmaceutical Sciences / related discipline preferred. Advanced certifications in manufacturing, quality, and Lean/Six Sigma are advantageous. Experience:15–20 years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing with strong leadership exposure, including site-level ownership. Mandatory Leadership Fit (Must-Have): Must have been a Site Lead / Plant Head / Unit Head with end-to-end accountability (manufacturing, compliance readiness, delivery, cost, people). Demonstrated track record of driving QDCI rigorously and improving plant performance with measurable outcomes. Strong understanding and execution of OTIF metrics and delivery excellence. Regulatory & Compliance (Must-Have) : Strong hands-on experience in USFDA-regulated/USFDA-inspected plants, including audit preparedness and remediation/quality maturity. Working knowledge of cGMP and relevant global standards like MHRA, ANVISA, etc. Technical Domain (Must-Have): Proven exposure to Sterile Injectables manufacturing, with preference for Prefilled Syringes (PFS) or closely related formats. Financial & Business Acumen (Must-Have) : Full grip on budgeting, costings, COGS/COGM control, and productivity/capacity utilization. Ability to align manufacturing performance with business and financial goals. Mindset & Growth Orientation: High ownership, a “hungry to grow” attitude, high energy, and strong execution bias.Role Requirements: Lead and oversee end-to-end manufacturing operations for the site, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Drive site performance across Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Continuous Improvement (QDCI). Ensure robust regulatory compliance and continuous inspection readiness for global regulatory agencies. Own delivery performance, ensuring On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) adherence and schedule reliability. Lead annual operating plans, budgets, and productivity initiatives to improve cost efficiency and capacity utilization. Strengthen manufacturing systems to ensure right-first-time execution, effective deviation/CAPA management, and audit readiness. Identify operational risks and implement contingency plans to ensure business continuity. Drive process improvements, automation, and technology adoption, especially within sterile manufacturing operations. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, EHS, and HR. Lead, mentor, and develop senior manufacturing leaders and build a strong succession pipeline. Take charge during critical operational situations, ensuring structured problem-solving and sustainable corrective actions.Functional Skills: Manufacturing Operations Management (Sterile / Injectables / PFS preferred) Strong QDCI execution and governance Strong OTIF ownership and delivery excellence Quality Management Systems & cGMP compliance USFDA audit readiness and inspection handling Strategic planning, capacity planning, and execution excellence Budgeting, Costing, COGS/COGM control, productivity improvement Process automation / technology adoption / Lean / CIBehavioral Skills Required: Strong leadership presence with high ownership and people development orientation Strategic thinking + hands-on execution mind-set Strong analytical and problem-solving capability Calm, structured crisis handling under pressure Growth mind-set, learning agility, and high energy (“hungry to grow”)Team Size to be Manage: Overall responsibility for manufacturing & Operations with 3 to 4 direct reportees (AGM / Sr. Manager level) and full plant workforce under the role. In turn, Position report to Vice President – Operations & Projects.Biotech is an Equal Opportunity Organisation promoting diversity while ensuring no discrimination on any ground including gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, etc.

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