Head of Compounding Operations

Head of Compounding Operations Burton upon Trent | £80,000 - £95,000 + Company Car + Excellent Benefits

Talentmark is supporting a leading healthcare and pharmaceutical organisation in the search for a Head of Compounding Operations to lead an MHRA-licensed aseptic compounding facility. This will be a permanent, on-site role. An excellent opportunity for an experienced GMP and aseptic operations leader to shape the future of a critical pharmaceutical manufacturing function.

This is a key leadership role requiring a proven senior leader with extensive experience in aseptic manufacturing, GMP-regulated operations, and operational excellence. You will be responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, driving performance, and supporting a significant site relocation programme.

Key Responsibilities
Lead all aseptic compounding operations within an MHRA-licensed facility.
Ensure compliance with GMP, MHRA regulations, and quality standards.
Drive production planning, capacity management, and operational performance.
Lead quality initiatives including validation, environmental monitoring, CAPA, and audit readiness.
Manage budgets, forecasting, and continuous improvement programmes.
Develop and inspire high-performing teams through coaching and succession planning.
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across Quality, Pharmacy, Clinical Operations, and Supply Chain.
Support the successful delivery of a major site relocation project.Your Background
Degree qualified in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent.
Significant senior leadership experience within pharmaceutical manufacturing, aseptic processing, or sterile production environments.
Strong knowledge of GMP, aseptic operations, and regulatory compliance.
Proven experience leading large operational teams and driving organisational change.
Strong commercial and financial acumen.
Experience managing audits, quality systems, and operational excellence initiatives.Desirable:

Named Production Manager experience on an MHRA licence.
Lean or Six Sigma qualification/exposure.Benefits
Car allowance.
Private Healthcare cover.
Company Pension Scheme.
Life Assurance.
Gym Discount.
Access to Wellness platforms.
Relocation Assistance.Apply
It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference (Apply online only) in all correspondence
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed