CDMO Site Head - Managing Director - Small Molecules

The Managing Director will lead the Shanghai site with full accountability for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, and Compliance performance. Key responsibilities will include:

• Provides overall leadership and direction for the China site, with full accountability for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, and Compliance performance.
• Leads all site functions through direct reporting relationships, including Operations, EHS, Quality, Supply Chain, Warehouse, Facilities, PD, Finance, Human Resources, and other site support functions.
• Reviews site performance, capacity utilization, production metrics, and operational reports to ensure safety, quality, financial, compliance, and customer delivery objectives are achieved; proactively escalates significant risks and develops mitigation plans.
• Drives cross-functional collaboration across all departments to ensure alignment with corporate objectives, customer expectations, and business growth requirements.
• Develops and executes the site's strategic plan, including operational excellence initiatives, capacity expansion, technology implementation, and organizational development.
• Establishes and maintains an effective site leadership team and organizational structure that supports business objectives and sustainable growth.
• Provides leadership and sponsorship for continuous improvement programs focused on productivity, quality, cost optimization, compliance, and employee engagement.
• Oversees all engineering, facilities, utilities, maintenance, metrology, warehouse, and infrastructure activities to ensure reliable, compliant, and efficient operations.
• Leads capital investment planning and execution, including site expansion, new facility construction, equipment installation, and renovation projects, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule and within budget.
• Serves as the site director responsible for GMP compliance, EHS performance, regulatory inspections, customer audits, and overall operational readiness.
• Ensures the safety, security, and well-being of all employees, contractors, facilities, assets, and operations at the site.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with corporate leadership, customers, regulatory agencies, local authorities, and external stakeholders.
• Leads talent development, succession planning, and organizational capability building across all site functions.
• Promotes a culture of accountability, operational excellence, compliance, innovation, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required to support business objectives and organizational needs.