COMPANY PROFILE:
Headquartered in Salisbury, Maryland, Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a noted, Top 10 fastest growing generic pharmaceutical company in the United States. Vertically integrated with the parent company (Jubilant Life Sciences) in India, Cadista applies its local market expertise and technical capabilities to all forms of solid dose products to enhance patient outcomes. Cadista employs approximately 250 employees and generates approximately 130MM in annual revenue. The site is uniquely located on the Eastern Shore within 30 minutes east of beautiful Ocean City, Maryland and the same to the Chesapeake Bay to the west. For more information, visit www.cadista.com.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The purpose of the Sr. Director of Operations position is to manage, plan, direct, and coordinate the general operations of the solid dose, generics, manufacturing and packaging site in Salisbury, Maryland. At this level, the position has a direct contribution to the development of business and/or functional strategies and responsibility for managing multiple teams of professionals at the site. The Sr. Director of Operations is to assure that the company stays on schedule with regard to production, meeting the demand/ revenue targets, and profitability measures that meet or exceed the goals set by the COO, CEO or Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals Board. The Sr. Director of Operations must also ensure quality compliant, cost effective and collaborative operations of the manufacturing site. The incumbent must have strong leadership qualities and be able to achieve excellent performance from all site support staff. The position reports to the COO / Global Head of Operations with dotted line reporting to the Business Unit Head of Cadista.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is illustrative ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.)
1. Work in partnership with all site management, the COO & CEO to develop and champion policies, best practices, decisions and strategic plans.
2. Provide strategic direction, guidance and leadership to the site management team to ensure the organization’s annual objectives, philosophy, mission and strategies are met and are in alignment with the goals set by the COO, CEO and Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals Board.
3. Responsible for maintaining a smooth flow of work between departments. Keeps priority on key metrics related to service levels, deviations/ CAPA, other operational efficiencies, inventory/ distribution metrics, capital / resource utilization and for resolving interdepartmental conflicts.
4. Provide leadership and direction to the organization’s objectives to support the organization’s quality compliance, assuring that the facility is in a constant state of inspection readiness and compliant with the various regulatory agencies such as the FDA, EMEA, ANVISA, PMDA, Canadian Health Authorities and compliance with EHS programs and practices.
5. Ultimately responsible for setting operational KRAs, priorities and cohesive management with the site. This may include setting inter-departmental priorities, managing resources across and between departments to ensure all operational objectives are met.
6. Responsible for solid line reporting relationships to the Operations portion of the manufacturing site. These departments include Manufacturing, Packaging, Supply Chain, Process Maintenance, Engineering, Validation/ Calibration and the Facility departments.
7. Aligns operations resources to support new product introductions, launches and contract manufacturing projects to meet the annual plan and sales objectives.
8. Meets or exceed the financial contribution goals and objectives, including manufacturing operating costs related to the operational groups.
9. Works closely with all site functions, especially the COO and Finance Department, in meeting the revenue and EBITDA targets for the year.
10. Recommends annual expense and capital budgets for approval and prudently manages the organization's resources within those budget guidelines according to company policies, current laws, and regulations.
11. Responsible for formulating policies, providing oversight for the operation of the site and planning the use of materials and human resources in an efficient manner. Justify and manage appropriate levels of human resources to support objectives of the site.
12. Provide plant wide strategic vision, leadership and support for the development of the businesses.
13. Mentor, develop and guide senior leadership of the organization.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the experience and qualifications required:
- Experience in the areas of pharmaceutical solid dose manufacturing, packaging, CMO or specialty pharmaceutical manufacturing, packaging, inventory management, labor and capacity planning is required.
- Strong knowledge and implementation of Compliance Management – cGMP, technical operations, and quality systems within a pharmaceutical manufacturing site is preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required:
The working environment demands of this job are physically and environmentally center around characteristics and abilities involved in this work. The work environment considers the risks and discomforts in the physical surroundings and the nature of the work assigned to ensure that all safety regulations and techniques required to perform the job are precautions practical to eliminate all risks.
It is the policy of Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (herein “Cadista”) to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Cadista will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.
Headquartered in Salisbury, Maryland, Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a noted, Top 10 fastest growing generic pharmaceutical company in the United States. Vertically integrated with the parent company (Jubilant Life Sciences) in India, Cadista applies its local market expertise and technical capabilities to all forms of solid dose products to enhance patient outcomes. Cadista employs approximately 250 employees and generates approximately 130MM in annual revenue. The site is uniquely located on the Eastern Shore within 30 minutes east of beautiful Ocean City, Maryland and the same to the Chesapeake Bay to the west. For more information, visit www.cadista.com.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The purpose of the Sr. Director of Operations position is to manage, plan, direct, and coordinate the general operations of the solid dose, generics, manufacturing and packaging site in Salisbury, Maryland. At this level, the position has a direct contribution to the development of business and/or functional strategies and responsibility for managing multiple teams of professionals at the site. The Sr. Director of Operations is to assure that the company stays on schedule with regard to production, meeting the demand/ revenue targets, and profitability measures that meet or exceed the goals set by the COO, CEO or Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals Board. The Sr. Director of Operations must also ensure quality compliant, cost effective and collaborative operations of the manufacturing site. The incumbent must have strong leadership qualities and be able to achieve excellent performance from all site support staff. The position reports to the COO / Global Head of Operations with dotted line reporting to the Business Unit Head of Cadista.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is illustrative ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.)
1. Work in partnership with all site management, the COO & CEO to develop and champion policies, best practices, decisions and strategic plans.
2. Provide strategic direction, guidance and leadership to the site management team to ensure the organization’s annual objectives, philosophy, mission and strategies are met and are in alignment with the goals set by the COO, CEO and Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals Board.
3. Responsible for maintaining a smooth flow of work between departments. Keeps priority on key metrics related to service levels, deviations/ CAPA, other operational efficiencies, inventory/ distribution metrics, capital / resource utilization and for resolving interdepartmental conflicts.
4. Provide leadership and direction to the organization’s objectives to support the organization’s quality compliance, assuring that the facility is in a constant state of inspection readiness and compliant with the various regulatory agencies such as the FDA, EMEA, ANVISA, PMDA, Canadian Health Authorities and compliance with EHS programs and practices.
5. Ultimately responsible for setting operational KRAs, priorities and cohesive management with the site. This may include setting inter-departmental priorities, managing resources across and between departments to ensure all operational objectives are met.
6. Responsible for solid line reporting relationships to the Operations portion of the manufacturing site. These departments include Manufacturing, Packaging, Supply Chain, Process Maintenance, Engineering, Validation/ Calibration and the Facility departments.
7. Aligns operations resources to support new product introductions, launches and contract manufacturing projects to meet the annual plan and sales objectives.
8. Meets or exceed the financial contribution goals and objectives, including manufacturing operating costs related to the operational groups.
9. Works closely with all site functions, especially the COO and Finance Department, in meeting the revenue and EBITDA targets for the year.
10. Recommends annual expense and capital budgets for approval and prudently manages the organization's resources within those budget guidelines according to company policies, current laws, and regulations.
11. Responsible for formulating policies, providing oversight for the operation of the site and planning the use of materials and human resources in an efficient manner. Justify and manage appropriate levels of human resources to support objectives of the site.
12. Provide plant wide strategic vision, leadership and support for the development of the businesses.
13. Mentor, develop and guide senior leadership of the organization.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the experience and qualifications required:
- EDUCATION
- INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Experience in the areas of pharmaceutical solid dose manufacturing, packaging, CMO or specialty pharmaceutical manufacturing, packaging, inventory management, labor and capacity planning is required.
- Strong knowledge and implementation of Compliance Management – cGMP, technical operations, and quality systems within a pharmaceutical manufacturing site is preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required:
- COMMUNICATION SKILLS.
- Extensive experience in the management of personnel using a teamwork approach and techniques that foster open communication, leadership and motivation of the facility management team.
- Experience with international manufacturing organizations a plus.
The working environment demands of this job are physically and environmentally center around characteristics and abilities involved in this work. The work environment considers the risks and discomforts in the physical surroundings and the nature of the work assigned to ensure that all safety regulations and techniques required to perform the job are precautions practical to eliminate all risks.
It is the policy of Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (herein “Cadista”) to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Cadista will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.