Director of Operations

Piper Companies is seeking a Director of Operations to join a Pharmaceutical company located in Audubon, PA through an onsite, permanent position. The Director of Operations will focus primarily on overseeing the packaging and maintenance operations by deploying appropriate resources to meet business goals while promoting cGMP compliance, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of daily operations, ensuring achievement of key performance metrics.
• Ensure safe, compliant, and efficient packaging of pharmaceutical products while overseeing logistics and warehousing operations across on-site and off-site facilities.
• Lead and inspire the operations team to deliver against production schedules with high standards of compliance and professionalism, serving as a key member of the Site Leadership Team.
• Collaborate with global counterparts to align processes and drive continuous improvement, while overseeing business projects including Opex initiatives and ERP implementation.
• Contribute to the development of plant strategy and vision by introducing innovative ideas and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or a similar field; Master’s Degree is preferred
• 10+ years’ supervisory/leadership experience
• 10+ years’ experience in an FDA-regulated production environment (either Pharma, Medical Device, Food, etc.)
• Ability to manage a large team in a fast-paced environment
• Ideal candidates will have confidence paired with a collaborative, grounded mindset, as well as strong communication skills and client-facing experience
• Contract Development & Manufacturing Organization (CMO/CDMO) experience is a plus
• Preferred:
  • 5+ years’ background as an operations leader, specifically in a pharmaceutical production environment.
  • Proficient understanding of pharmaceutical ERP systems

Compensation/Schedule

• Base Salary: $200,000-220,000/annually, plus 25% annual bonus
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm; ability to be somewhat flexible with hours is ideal
• Travel: 10%, primarily internationally to the UK
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Paid Holidays

This job opens for applications on 03/17/2026 . Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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