Director of Technical Operations

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Allerton Bishop is supporting a leading pharmaceutical organisation in the search for a Director of Technical Operations. The Director of Technical Operations will provide strategic scientific leadership across the EMEA region for R&D and manufacturing teams, specialising in drug substance and complex drug product development. The position is based in England with frequent travel both domestically and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, develop, and manage a UK-based scientific team supporting EMEA operations.
  • Drive technical excellence in project delivery and day-to-day operations.
  • Provide project management expertise across multiple international initiatives, ensuring cost control, timelines, and compliance.
  • Partner with global colleagues to deliver successful product and project outcomes.
  • Shape the strategic growth of EMEA R&D and manufacturing capabilities for both drug substance and drug product.

Your Profile

  • Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Life Sciences (MSc or PhD desirable).
  • Extensive scientific leadership experience within pharmaceutical, biotech, or CDMO environments.
  • Strong technical expertise in drug substance and/or drug product scale-up.
  • Strategic thinker with an agile, solutions-focused approach.

Seniorities

  • Director

Employment type

  • Full-time

Job function

  • Science and Project Management

Industries

  • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
  • Biotechnology Research
  • Research Services

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Allerton Bishop is supporting a leading pharmaceutical organisation in the search for a Director of Technical Operations. The Director of Technical Operations will provide strategic scientific leadership across the EMEA region for R&D and manufacturing teams, specialising in drug substance and complex drug product development. The position is based in England with frequent travel both domestically and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, develop, and manage a UK-based scientific team supporting EMEA operations.
  • Drive technical excellence in project delivery and day-to-day operations.
  • Provide project management expertise across multiple international initiatives, ensuring cost control, timelines, and compliance.
  • Partner with global colleagues to deliver successful product and project outcomes.
  • Shape the strategic growth of EMEA R&D and manufacturing capabilities for both drug substance and drug product.

Your Profile

  • Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Life Sciences (MSc or PhD desirable).
  • Extensive scientific leadership experience within pharmaceutical, biotech, or CDMO environments.
  • Strong technical expertise in drug substance and/or drug product scale-up.
  • Strategic thinker with an agile, solutions-focused approach.

Seniorities

  • Director

Employment type

  • Full-time

Job function

  • Science and Project Management

Industries

  • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
  • Biotechnology Research
  • Research Services

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Posted: April 11th, 2026