The General Manager (GM) will have proven experience overseeing operations, people and business support functions. The incumbent must have extensive experience in leading secondary packaging and labelling business within the pharmaceutical trials sector. The role demands excellent communication and informed decision-making skills, the ability to delegate, but comfortable in getting involved where appropriate. The role also depends on an ability to work collaboratively across continents and cultures.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for the day to day operational performance of BAP Pharma - US Site.
The role will ensure overall compliance with GMP/GDP for all procedures associated with sourcing of comparators, secondary packaging, labelling and distribution.
Drive performance and country delivery against agreed value and new customer targets.
Build and implement tactical and operational strategies in line with company goals and objectives.
Monitor and control the US Company's performance and finances in accordance with approved budgets.
Review and improve organizational effectiveness, ensuring a high performing, highly engaged and motivated team.
Ensure that all staff are adequately trained to perform their responsibilities and operational tasks in an ethical and responsible manner.
Establish that the Company meets all its legal requirements, including those relating to Occupational Health and Safety in accordance with US law.
Acquisition, maintenance and efficient utilization of the Company's physical assets.
Monitor and control the Company's Quality Management System in collaboration with Head of Quality.
Represent the Company at industry associations and outside committees.
Liaise with Accountants and have meetings to ensure finances are in order; liaise with US Bank to ensure cash flow is in order; and liaise with US Lawyer as/when required.
Manage US Business Development team in order to continually update, improve and implement a sustainable BD plan, integrated with global goals and objectives.
Oversee and champions US business performance ensuring margins are improved and pricing is maximized.
Establish pricing policies, estimate job costs and set contract prices.
Cultivate and maintain good relations with US Pharma companies,
Act as oversight and monitor the plan and schedule work so that clients' expected delivery times are met.
Requirements:
University degree or college diploma.
Significant demonstrable experience in the field of secondary packaging and labelling for clinical trials.
Proven track record leading and managing people, and experience with the development of talent during recruitment, selection and employment to manage and motivate both high performing employees as well as any individuals with performance issues.
Deep experience in developing and delivering a strategic plan of closing multi-million dollar deals management of a budget for a business division, experience in managing a Profit and Loss (P&L) statement and growth.
Ability to motivate and inspire team members and contractors who come from a broad spectrum of diverse backgrounds, experiences and disciplines.
Demonstrate the ability to influence and persuade groups of people and individuals' mind-sets and behaviors without authority.
Elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including MD, clients, and other departments.
Be adaptable and agile in thinking, responding to shifting priorities, demands and timelines by utilizing both analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial.
Extensive travel within the US may be required for the purpose of fulfilling the job requirements - examples being on-site with clients to negotiate contracts, or meeting suppliers both in the US and in Europe.
Compensation Package:
Competitive base salary plus a bonus based on individual and company performance
401K with Company match
Extensive PTO plan including paid vacation and sick leave
Healthcare plan including Health, Vision, Dental for the employee and family members