Job description
Mantell Associates is currently partnered with a successful Biotech who are searching for a General Manager to join their leadership team.
General Manager - Responsibilities:
Collaborate with the leadership team and functional leaders to develop the annual revenue plan for the site, and establish priorities for future investments to capitalise on
Direct the development, growth, and ongoing profitability of the site, ensuring adequate staffing and capabilities to meet customer demand and support business strategies and P&L objectives
Drive future growth of the site by actively engaging in Business Development, contributing to R&D pipeline development, and executing R&D projects
Provide strategic advice and direction to the business
Support the Business Plan by developing strategic interventions and strategies with the leadership team
Develop and implement a review and reporting process for the site to evaluate progress against business and budget objectives, and to determine future priorities and resource allocation
Ensure the development of appropriate processes for successful and rapid technology transfers, for both feasibility and commercial customer manufacturing operations
General Manager - Requirements:
Bachelor's/Master's degree in a relevant discipline, with a preference for a PhD, and extensive and progressive management experience with a top-tier pharma and/or contract services company
Proven experience leading large teams
Successful experience and/or exposure to the broader fast-moving production arena
Strong scientific acumen, particularly in pharmaceutical production, with a consultative yet results-oriented approach
Demonstrated success in technical proficiency, scientific creativity, collaboration with others, and independent thought
Acknowledged expertise and external/internal recognition in a broad area of knowledge, with proven insight into expanding the boundaries of existing knowledge
Analytical ability, both interpersonal and issue-related, with good judgement, ethics, professional presence, and strong political savvy
Strong business acumen and financial skills, with excellent negotiation and contracting skills
Mantell Associates is a specialist Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences headhunting firm. For more information on this role, please contact us at +44 (0)20 3854 7700.