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Site Head

Ahmedabad Permanent View Job Description
The Site Head is responsible for leading all operations of the biopharmaceutical manufacturing site, combining technical leadership in manufacturing and compliance with administrative control over infrastructure, statutory liaison, and employee welfare in coordination with Manufacturing Head. This position ensures the site operates with high efficiency, quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
  • High-Impact Leadership in End-to-End Biopharma Operations
  • Global Visibility Through Regulatory & Strategic Engagement

About Our Client

Our client is a rapidly growing biopharmaceutical organization focused on developing and manufacturing biosimilars, biologics, and specialty medicines with global regulatory approvals. They operate advanced facilities in India and the USA, driving innovation in sterile injectables, formulations, and cutting-edge drug delivery systems.

Job Description

The key responsibilities include:

  1. Technical Leadership
  • Provide strategic direction for all technical operations, including biologics manufacturing, sterile injectables, formulation, and fill-finish activities.
  • Ensure strict adherence to cGMP, GDP, and data integrity standards.
  • Oversee technology transfer, process optimization, and scale-up from R&D to commercial production.
  • Lead investigations into deviations, OOS, and OOT issues while driving CAPA initiatives.
  • Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to meet production and quality goals.
  • Ensure equipment qualification, validation, and preventive maintenance schedules are effectively implemented.
  1. Site Administration
  • Oversee all site administrative functions, including facilities management, canteen, security, transport, housekeeping, and guest services.
  • Ensure robust infrastructure support (utilities, WFI, HVAC, ETP/STP, civil, and electrical systems).
  • Manage site budgets, vendor contracts, and cost-control measures for admin services.
  • Coordinate with HR for workforce planning, labor contractor management, and employee welfare initiatives.
  1. Compliance & Regulatory Liaison
  • Lead readiness for all regulatory audits (USFDA, MHRA, WHO, EMA, etc.) and customer inspections.
  • Ensure all licenses, permits, and statutory requirements under Factories Act, PCB, and local authorities are up to date.
  • Act as the primary liaison with government agencies, industrial associations, and local governing bodies.
  1. EHS & Risk Management
  • Implement and monitor all Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs at the site.
  • Ensure fire safety, hazard control, and emergency response systems are in place and regularly tested.
  • Promote sustainability, waste management, and green initiatives at the site.
  1. People Leadership
  • Provide direction to cross-functional teams (Production, Quality, Engineering, Warehouse, EHS, and Admin).
  • Drive a performance-driven culture and ensure skill development, leadership pipeline building, and employee engagement.
  • Foster transparent communication between site teams and corporate leadership.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Site Head should have:

Education:

  • B.Tech / M.Tech (Biotechnology / Chemical Engineering) or B.Pharm / M.Pharm.
  • Additional qualifications in industrial administration or management are a plus.



Experience:

  • 20+ years of experience in BioPharma / sterile manufacturing with at least 5-7 years as a Plant Head for biosimilars.
  • Proven track record of managing both technical operations and plant administration in a regulated environment.
  • Hands-on experience in facing global regulatory audits (USFDA, EMA, WHO, etc.).



Key Competencies:

  • Strong technical depth in biosimilars, biologics, injectables, or sterile manufacturing.
  • Proven administrative and infrastructure management capabilities.
  • Excellent regulatory knowledge and statutory compliance understanding.
  • Strong leadership, decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Vendor and budget management expertise.
  • Crisis management and stakeholder engagement.

What's on Offer

This leadership role offers the opportunity to take full ownership of a state-of-the-art biopharmaceutical manufacturing site, combining technical depth in biosimilars with administrative authority over infrastructure, compliance, and workforce welfare.

Quote job ref
JN-012026-6915242

Job summary

Function
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Sub Sector
Manufacturing / Quality
What is your area of specialisation?
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Location
Ahmedabad
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-012026-6915242

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