Operations Manager, Pharma/Med Device Sterilization Facility, Growing Business and Great Culture – NJ – Retained Search
Summary:
Cornerstone Search Group’s Expansion and Scaling team has been retained by a premier pharmaceutical and medical device sterilization service provider to support their current dynamic stage of growth and expansion. Operating multiple state of the art manufacturing facilities, our award-winning client is well known for their quality, cutting-edge technology, and dedication to excellence.
Cornerstone Search Group’s Expansion and Scaling Practice offers a dedicated team with focused expertise, enabling our clients to enhance organizational scalability with an efficient, cost-effective, and timely solution for their non-executive hiring needs.
The Operations Manager will have an opportunity to work alongside a team of well-established experts in the sterilization industry in an environment where there is an emphasis on collaboration, communication, and company culture. As a key member of the management team, the Operations Manager will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Quality, Sales, and Executive Leadership to oversee and expand operations while ensuring the company is meeting production targets and quality standards.
Attractive Features of the Opportunity:
- State-of-the-Art Facility: Contribute to the success of a 24-hour cGMP production plant equipped with the latest technology focused on aseptic processing, sterilization, and ready-to-use component manufacturing. Growing Business: Play a pivotal role in growing an already well-established and respected business. Longevity of Current Team: Join a team where dedication and loyalty are valued, and current employees boast impressive tenure, reflecting a positive and thriving culture. Collaborate and Learn from Tenured Leadership: Our client values learning, cross functional collaboration, and opportunities for growth and development within the organization.Positive Culture: The organization is passionate about making a positive impact on healthcare worldwide by cultivating a team that emphasizes being hands on, loyal, and committed to success.
Location: Parsippany, New Jersey area
Responsibilities:
In summary, the Operations Manager will play a pivotal role in managing and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the pharmaceutical sterilization/manufacturing business.
- Manage a cGMP production and sterilization plant by overseeing daily operations of aseptic processing and sterilization of pharmaceutical materials to ensure completion of all processes as per schedule, with quality and compliance.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, hosting audits, and leading facility shutdowns for maintenance and upgrades.
- Train and develop staff in lean management principles, aseptic techniques, and overall operational excellence.
- Qualify and negotiate with vendors to ensure quality products/services at a fair price without compromising standards.
- Contribute to problem-solving for critical manufacturing, quality, and compliance day-to-day operations.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of B.A. in business, life sciences, engineering, or related field.
- Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing with an understanding of sterilization methods and ready to use primary packaging is preferred.
- Strong understanding of industry trends, regulations, and a strategic mindset to identify and capitalize on business opportunities.
- Minimum of 5 years of successful supervisory experience.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Willingness and enthusiasm to learn and integrate into a collaborative, team-based environment.
Cornerstone Search Group’s Expansion and Scaling Practice offers a dedicated team with focused expertise, enabling our clients to enhance organizational scalability with an efficient, cost-effective, and timely solution for their non-executive hiring needs. Drawing upon our deep understanding of our client’s business, culture, and growth objectives, we possess a distinctive advantage in partnering across diverse expansion, build-out, and scaling projects in order to grow your unique organization to scale.
Contact:
Brian Skurka | Partner
E: bskurka@cornerstonesg.com
P: 973-656-0220 x738
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianskurka1
CORNERSTONE SEARCH GROUP - Life Sciences Executive Search
1200 Morris Tpke, Suite 3005 | Short Hills, New Jersey (USA)
www.cornerstonesg.com | 973.656.0220
