Biotech Operations Manager

TOur client, a fast-growing, innovation-led biotechnology company are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to support the scale-up of a highly specialised manufacturing operation serving the global life sciences and vaccine sectors.

The organisation operates within a highly regulated environment and is commercialising a proprietary, next-generation production platform used in pharmaceutical, vaccine and research applications. Significant investment and expansion plans are underway, including new facilities and increased production capacity.

This is a senior leadership role with direct influence on operational strategy, growth, and international expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the scale-up of manufacturing operations to meet increasing global demand
• Build, develop and manage a high-performing production operations team
• Ensure operations comply with best practice and all relevant regulatory requirements
• Oversee production planning, scheduling, and delivery to meet customer, budget and quality expectations
• Maintain stringent quality standards within a controlled, contamination-free environment
• Drive continuous improvement across efficiency, cost and operational performance
• Provide operational and strategic input into business planning and international expansion initiatives
• Support grant applications, reporting and financial management activities
• Represent the organisation at international conferences, partner engagements and client meetings

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ senior operational management experience within a regulated environment
• Degree-level qualification in engineering, science or a business-related discipline
• Proven ability to manage end-to-end operations, from shop-floor execution to board-level reporting
• Strong leadership and people-management capability, including team development and stakeholder engagement
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills
• Demonstrated strategic planning capability with strong commercial awareness
• Experience within life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing is highly advantageous but not essential
• For more information and a confidential discussion on the role please contact Amy Newell.amy.newell@collinsmcnicholas.ie091 706718