Head of Drug Product Operations

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Alnwick NE66, UKPosted:

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Salary Arcinova , A Quotient Sciences Company, is dedicated to providing innovative contract research, development, and manufacturing services. We offer a comprehensive range of integrated specialist services for early stage drug development, underpinned by strong industry knowledge and scientific expertise. Our mission is to bring science, innovation, and collaboration together to overcome the barriers in drug development. We empower emerging biotechs and large pharma alike to bring life-changing therapies to patients faster, through an efficient, effective approach focused on quality, science, and innovation.

Our vision is to advance progress through science, delivering solutions that make a measurable difference. We look ahead with purpose, driven to shape a smarter, more resilient future for all.

The Role Arcinova, a Quotient Sciences company, is seeking a Head of Drug Product to lead our Drug Product Manufacturing and Formulation Development teams based at our Alnwick site. In this role, you will lead, engage, develop and coach teams of manufacturing and formulation scientists to ensure the successful delivery of customer projects. Working closely with global leaders, you will support the delivery of the Drug Product operational strategy and wider business objectives, while developing and maintaining operational capacity plans that underpin future growth and investment decisions.

You will be responsible for ensuring Drug Product operations are conducted in compliance with relevant GxP guidelines and regulations, while driving operational performance, customer satisfaction and commercial success. This is a key leadership position with responsibility for ensuring Quotient delivers the right services to the right customers at the appropriate price, supporting the achievement of the site's financial and strategic objectives.

Main tasks and responsibilities People and Culture Achieve high levels of performance and engagement through inspirational and authentic leadership, coaching and mentoring of the Drug Product Operations team. Develop robust talent and succession pipelines to develop and retain key talent and deliver business objectives. Ensure adequate recruitment, training and employee development is in place to maintain a highly motivated, skilled and effective workforce, ensuring the needs of the business are met.

Ensure Quotient's manifesto, behaviors and 'The Quotientness of Quotient' (Science, Agility and Culture) is embedded, lived and evolved. Create a collaborative, inclusive and engaging culture where everyone has the opportunity to achieve their potential and develop their career within Quotient. Strategy Setting and Deployment Work closely with Global and Local leaders to deliver Quotient's operational strategy and operational business objectives.

Develop and deliver the yearly financial target for Drug Product Operations including Revenue, EBITDA and Capital expenditure. Stay ahead of market developments, anticipate challenges and adapt business plans appropriately. Technical Leadership Lead the strategic operational projects within DP Operations. Provide technical, scientific and administrative support to, and manage a team of scientists engaged in formulation development and Drug Product Manufacture.

For GLP studies perform the role of Study Director or Principal Investigator. Customers / Commercial Build and maintain strong relationships with customers by developing and implementing integrated operational delivery offerings to ensure Quotient remains competitive in commercial landscape, and ensure first class operational delivery and service. Drive harmonization activities to ensure a one business, one experience for…