Chief Operating Officer; GMP Manufacturing

Position: Chief Operating Officer (GMP Manufacturing)
Our client is a rapidly growing animal health pharmaceutical manufacturer based in Calgary, Alberta, entering an exciting phase of expansion and operational scale-up. The organization is seeking a strategic, hands-on executive leader to oversee manufacturing, technical operations, quality, engineering, supply chain, and operational excellence.

Required Experience & Expertise
12+ years of progressive leadership experience in GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing
Proven leadership across manufacturing, technical operations, engineering, supply chain, and quality functions
Deep expertise in GMP manufacturing, regulatory compliance, equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), process validation, and operational excellence
Significant experience working with Health Canada, FDA, and other regulatory agencies
Demonstrated success leading manufacturing scale-up, capacity expansion, facility upgrades, or new facility commissioning

Highly Preferred
Animal health, veterinary pharmaceutical, sterile/injectable manufacturing, biotech, or broader pharmaceutical manufacturing experience
Experience operating in a high-growth, scaling organization
Lean/Six Sigma or continuous improvement background

This is an onsite executive leadership role based in Calgary, Alberta. Relocation assistance may be available for exceptional candidates.