Executive Director - Technical

Job Summary

• The Executive Director – Technical will provide strategic leadership and oversight for all technical operations of the company, including manufacturing, engineering, quality systems, research and development support, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.
• The ideal candidate must possess strong pharmaceutical industry knowledge, leadership capacity, and extensive experience in technical and manufacturing operations.
• The candidate will act as a vital liaison between technical teams and the Board of Directors.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for all technical and manufacturing operations
• Oversee production, engineering, maintenance, validation, and technical services
• Ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA) and maintain high-quality standards including GMP
• Drive operational efficiency, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Lead technical project execution, plant expansion, and equipment qualification activities
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, and Production departments
• Develop and implement technical policies, SOPs, and operational strategies
• Ensure effective resource planning, budgeting, cost management and maintain external relationships with CROs and CDMOs.
• Mentor and lead multidisciplinary technical teams to achieve organizational goals.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Industrial/Analytical Chemistry, or related Life Science discipline.
• A Master’s degree or PhD will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 25 - 30 years relevant experience within the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry and at least 10 - 15 years in senior management or leadership role
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing operations, GMP, validation, and regulatory requirements
• Proven experience in technical operations, process development, engineering systems, regulatory compliance and fillings (NDA/BLA/MAA), late-stage drug development, and CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls)
• Membership of relevant professional bodies is an added advantage

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Strategic planning, management and execution of complex project and deliver results on tight deadlines
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills for engaging with stakeholders and motivating teams
• Project management and budgeting expertise
• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Deep understanding of global standards, including ICH/GCP guidelines and FDA/EMA regulations
• Expert knowledge in API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) development and manufacturing.

Application Closing Date
2nd October, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] ,  , using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

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