General Manager, Zydis
On-siteSwindon, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Lead all operations for Catalent's flagship Zydis manufacturing site in Swindon and an affiliated operation in Strathroy, overseeing safety, quality, delivery, cost, and customer satisfaction. Drive operational excellence by managing full site performance, including productivity, planning, and financial results, while championing continuous improvement initiatives and compliance with cGMP, FDA, and MHRA standards. Build high-performing teams across engineering, quality, and supply chain, establish key performance metrics, and support global customer launches and strategic growth. Report directly to the Senior Vice President, Operations, ensuring alignment with business objectives and long-term facility expansion plans.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Operations Management, Chemical Engineering, or related field
- 15+ years of leadership experience within pharmaceutical, healthcare, manufacturing, CDMO, or highly regulated operations environments
- Demonstrated success leading large-scale manufacturing operations and complex site organizations
- Proven track record of operational transformation, continuous improvement, and driving measurable business performance results
- Strong experience managing large P&Ls and operating within complex global matrix organizations
- Deep understanding of GMP/cGMP manufacturing environments and quality systems
- Experience leading customer-facing operations within highly regulated industries
- Strong business acumen with the ability to balance strategic thinking and hands-on operational execution
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Demonstrated ability to build high-performing teams and drive cultural transformation
- Ability to operate effectively in a high-visibility, fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Ability to be onsite 5 days per week in Swindon, UK
Desired Qualifications
- advanced degree
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