Chief Operating Officer (GMP Manufacturing)

Our client is a rapidly growing animal health pharmaceutical manufacturer based in Calgary, Alberta, entering an exciting phase of expansion and operational scale-up. The organization is seeking a strategic, hands-on executive leader to oversee manufacturing, technical operations, quality, engineering, supply chain, and operational excellence. Required Experience & Expertise 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing Proven leadership across manufacturing, technical operations, engineering, supply chain, and quality functions Deep expertise in GMP manufacturing, regulatory compliance, equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), process validation, and operational excellence Significant experience working with Health Canada, FDA, and other regulatory agencies Demonstrated success leading manufacturing scale-up, capacity expansion, facility upgrades, or new facility commissioning Highly Preferred Animal health, veterinary pharmaceutical, sterile/injectable manufacturing, biotech, or broader pharmaceutical manufacturing experience Experience operating in a high-growth, scaling organization Lean/Six Sigma or continuous improvement background This is an onsite executive leadership role based in Calgary, Alberta. Relocation assistance may be available for exceptional candidates.

Oversee manufacturing, technical operations, quality, engineering, and supply chain for a growing animal health pharmaceutical company. Lead operational scale-up, capacity expansion, and ensure strict adherence to GMP and regulatory standards.

Requires over 12 years of progressive leadership experience in GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing with a track record of managing regulatory agencies like Health Canada and the FDA. Experience in animal health, sterile manufacturing, and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies is highly preferred.

• Continuous ImprovementSouhaitée
• Gestion de la chaîne d’approvisionnementSouhaitée
• Operational ExcellenceSouhaitée
• Regulatory ComplianceSouhaitée

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• GMP Manufacturing
• Regulatory Compliance
• Equipment Qualification
• Process Validation
• Operational Excellence
• Supply Chain Management
• Technical Operations
• Manufacturing Scale-up
• Facility Commissioning
• Lean Six Sigma
• Continuous Improvement
• Quality Management
• Engineering Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Animal Health Pharmaceuticals
• Sterile Manufacturing

• Manufacturing
• Management & Leadership
• Healthcare
• Engineering
• Logistics

Expérience minimale

10+ ans

Postuler avant le

26 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Executive

Mode de candidature

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