Title: Pharmaceutical Plant Manager
Location: Cambridge, ON
Type: Permanent Role
About the Opportunity:
On behalf of our client, we are seeking an experienced Pharmaceutical Plant Manager to lead the launch of a new injectable pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. This is a high-impact leadership role where you will guide the plant from commissioning through full-scale production, building teams and processes from the ground up.
Key Responsibilities:
Plant Start-Up & Operations
- Lead the commissioning, start-up, and ramp-up of the manufacturing facility, ensuring timelines, quality standards, and budget targets are met
- Develop and oversee manufacturing workflows, production schedules, and process controls to achieve GMP compliance and operational excellence
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies to optimize yield, reduce waste, and boost productivity
Vendor & Stakeholder Management
- Establish and maintain vendor partnerships critical to plant buildout and operations, including equipment suppliers and maintenance service providers
- Collaborate with vendors on equipment installation, qualification, and validation activities
- Monitor vendor performance to ensure material quality, timely delivery, and service reliability
Compliance & Reporting
- Partner with Quality Assurance, Regulatory, and Engineering teams to ensure full GMP and regulatory compliance (Health Canada/FDA/EU)
- Enforce health, safety, and environmental practices in accordance with regulations and company policies
- Establish and track KPIs for production, vendor performance, quality, and safety; deliver regular reports to senior leadership
- Monitor budget performance and control operational costs
Qualifications Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field
- 5–7 years of pharmaceutical manufacturing experience, including at least 3 years in plant management or operations leadership
- Demonstrated experience in new facility start-up or plant commissioning within the sterile injectable pharmaceutical sector
- Proven expertise in vendor management, including selection, qualification, and performance oversight
- Deep knowledge of GMP, OSHA, and environmental regulations applicable to pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
- Certifications such as Lean Six Sigma or PMP
What We Offer:
- Competitive annual salary
- Leadership role in shaping a new facility from the ground up
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing pharmaceutical operation
