Catalent, Inc.
Pharma
GeneralManager,PharmaDelivery
“General Manager, Pharma Delivery at Catalent, Inc.. Skills: Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Team Management, Financial P&L Responsibility, Strategic Planning. Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with the overall business strategy to drive business growth and achieve operational goals across multiple sites.. Collaborate with senior leadership to define and execute the company's strategic vision and long-term objectives.”
What You'll Achieve.
drive business growth; achieve operational goals; deliver measurable results; enhance productivity; reduce costs; ensure financial targets are met
Industry & Context.
problem-solving abilities; issue resolution
Ability to be on site 5 days a week, Catalent supports relocation for qualified candidates.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Engineering Degree, Operations Management or Chemical/Pharmaceutical’s Degree or a related field, Extensive experience (8+ years) in manufacturing operations, Demonstrated experience in driving operational excellence, implementing Lean methodologies, and delivering measurable results, Proven track record of successfully leading and managing operations in Germany or another European country, knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality management systems, Excellent leadership skills with the ability to build high-performing teams, business acumen, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities, Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization, Fluency in English and German, Ability to be on site 5 days a week
Nice to Have
Masters or advanced degree preferred, Pharmaceutical experience is strongly preferred
What You'll Do.
Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with the overall business strategy to drive business growth and achieve operational goals across multiple sites.
Collaborate with senior leadership to define and execute the company's strategic vision and long-term objectives.
Identify market trends
competitive landscape
and opportunities for growth
and provide strategic insights to drive decision-making.
Oversee and manage all aspects of operations
and engineering across sites.
Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines
and quality management systems (e. g.
Champion a culture of continuous improvement and mindset of operational excellence.
Drive the implementation of “The Catalent Way” within the EU/APAC sites
ensure CI plans are defined
identifying areas for process optimization
and efficiency gains to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
Provide leadership and guidance to site operations teams
fostering a culture of collaboration
and continuous improvement.
Coach and mentor the site General Managers to build a high-performing organization
ensure the leadership teams work efficiently and collaborate across sites.
Ensure a pipeline of talent is build in order to ensure succession in key roles.
Establish clear performance objectives
conduct regular performance evaluations
and provide development opportunities.
Collaborate closely with commercial teams to understand customer requirements and ensure operational readiness to deliver on customer commitments.
Drive customer satisfaction by maintaining relationships
and proactively resolving operational issues
alongside the commercial teams.
Take ownership of the financial performance and profitability of the organization
ensuring financial targets are met.
Develop and manage annual budgets
monitor financial performance
and implement cost control measures.
Provide financial analysis
and strategic insights to support decision-making and drive business growth.
Other duties as assigned.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with senior leadership to define and execute the company's strategic vision and long-term objectives.; Provide leadership and guidance to site operations teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.; Coach and mentor the site General Managers to build a high-performing organization, ensure the leadership teams work efficiently and collaborate across sites.; Collaborate closely with commercial teams to understand customer requirements and ensure operational readiness to deliver on customer commitments.; Drive customer satisfaction by maintaining relationships, addressing concerns, and proactively resolving operational issues, alongside the commercial teams.; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
Communication Scope
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
Process & Methodology
Strategic Planning, operational strategies, business strategy, operational goals, company's strategic vision, long-term objectives, market trends, competitive landscape, growth opportunities, strategic insights, decision-making, process optimization, automation, efficiency gains, productivity enhancement, cost reduction, performance objectives, financial analysis, forecasting
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