Site Head

Job Title: Site Head / Head of Operations / General ManagerLocation: Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FranceKey Responsibilities:Key Responsibilities: Site Leadership: Provide strategic direction and hands-on management for all site operations, ensuring seamless integration of small and large molecule development and manufacturing services.P&L Management: Full accountability for site P&L, including revenue growth, cost control, margin improvement, and achievement of financial targets.Operational Excellence: Oversee daily operations, implementing best practices in cGMP manufacturing, process optimization, quality performance, safety, and regulatory compliance. Talent Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team (approx. 140 people) to foster a high-performance, collaborative, compliant, and innovative culture. Cross-Functional Coordination: Work closely with R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, HR, and Finance teams to drive operational and business objectives. Strategic Planning: Contribute to the organization's long-term strategy, identifying and implementing business growth initiatives, investments, and process improvements.Regulatory Oversight: Ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, etc.), and proactively manage inspections, audits, and quality initiatives.Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks to business continuity, compliance, financial performance, and reputation.Reporting: Provide timely and accurate operational and financial reporting to executive leadership. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in pharmacy, chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, or related field; advanced degree (MSc, PhD, MBA) preferred.Minimum 10 years' experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role, ideally within a CDMO environment.Demonstrated experience in managing both small and large molecule (biologics) operations. - Proven track record of successful site or business unit P&L management. Deep understanding of cGMP, QA/QC, and global regulatory requirements for both small and large molecules. Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building skills, with experience managing diverse technical teams.Outstanding problem-solving skills and ability to drive continuous improvement.Exceptional communication skills with fluency in English (written and verbal); other languages a plus.Excellent organization, decision-making, and project management abilities. Requirements:Ability to work on-site in the South of France.Proficiency in French and other European languagesCompany:Short of 1000 EmployeesGlobal site networkInvesting heavily across multiple sites