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Operations Director

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A foreign pharmaceutical manufacturing company is looking for an Operations Director. The selected candidate will be responsible for guiding and supporting the operations team on the site.

Responsibilities:

  • Carry out the performance process for team members under direct supervision
  • Provide technical and operational guidance to team members, colleagues, and customers
  • Offer general direction and support to on-site experts regarding workflows and procedures
  • Capable of identifying site needs and shaping broad approaches to help meet them
  • Adhere to company policies, quality systems, and regulatory standards
  • Manage the production schedule and ensure on-time delivery of materials and shipments

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in life Sciences, pharmacy, chemistry, engineering, manufacturing operations, business
  • 15 years of related pharmaceutical, CMO or CRO experience
  • 10 years of managerial experience
  • Prior clinical, contract, or production experience is a plus
  • Understanding of clinical trial logistics, storage and distribution, and primary and secondary packaging and labelling
  • Familiarity with development and regulatory processes
  • Professional level English and Japanese

About the Company:

A leading manufacturer of pharmaceuticals, this company has seen tremendous growth over the past several years. Headquartered in the US, this organisation has helped patients across the world to achieve healthier lives.

Keywords:

製薬業界,薬学, 製薬, メディカル, サイエンス, オペレーション, 求人, 外資系, 大阪 求人

Job Ref: UFFCB3

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Banking & Financial Services

Focus: Operations

Industry: Pharmaceuticals

Salary: ¥13,000,000 - ¥16,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Director

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Shiga

Job Reference: UFFCB3-B41DFE64

Date posted: 31 July 2025

Consultant: Icten Yuksel Kilik

Phone number: +81645603126

icten.yukselkilik@robertwalters.co.jp

Icten Yuksel Kilik

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