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Veranova · 1 day ago

Vice President, General Manager

West Deptford, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$200K/yr - $300K/yr

15+ years exp

Veranova is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients for pharma and biotech customers. The Vice President & General Manager will lead operations at the West Deptford site, focusing on process excellence, compliance with regulatory standards, and driving operational and financial performance.

BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingPharmaceutical

No H1B

Responsibilities

Able to define a vision for a site of approximately 200 staff members, including the development of a 3 to 5 year operating plan

Prior experience managing responsibility of the P&L and balance sheet for a manufacturing site

Deliver annual revenue, profit, EBITDA, and cash targets through effective P&L management

Execute capital projects on average of +$10M to ensure facilities, equipment, and systems meet production demand and compliance requirements

Develop and execute site master plan which includes building talent capabilities that results in the site meeting branded large pharma industry standards to facilitate new business

Ensure strict adherence to cGMP, FDA, and DEA regulations for controlled substances

Maintain FDA audit readiness and compliance with OSHA, EPA, DEA and other regulatory agencies

Drive process improvement initiatives, lean manufacturing, and digital transformation to optimize throughput and reduce costs

Assess site operations and drive execution of cost reduction initiatives to improve productivity and profitability of products

Implement best practices for manufacturing

Deep understanding in Process Safety Management, Environmental understanding, including wastewater treatment plant operations and security programs

Oversee ERP and compliance systems (including D365) for operational efficiency

Partner with Commercial teams to define and execute strategies for revenue growth and customer satisfaction

Ensure timely delivery of products in compliance with regulatory requirements

Recruit, develop, and retain high-caliber talent through succession planning and performance management

Demonstrates deep understanding on cultural transformation

Foster a culture of engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement

Enable the site to deliver late -phase/commercial CDMO programs that include the acquisition of new customers, tech transfer and scale up production

Participate in strategic initiatives including market expansion, technology alliances, and evaluation of new products

Support acquisition and rationalization activities as needed

Qualification

API manufacturing leadershipCGMP complianceFDA regulationsDEA complianceProcess optimizationLean manufacturingOperational turnaroundsChange managementAnalytical capabilitiesHigh learning agilityLeadership skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field

15+ years in API small molecules pharmaceutical manufacturing leadership roles

Proven expertise in cGMP, FDA, and DEA compliance for APIs and controlled substances

Proven experience in generics manufacturing with knowledge and capabilities to meet big pharma branded business

Demonstrated success in operational turnarounds, quality remediations, or start-up of manufacturing facilities

Strong background in process optimization and continuous improvement methodologies

Exceptional leadership, communication, and change management skills

Detail oriented, advance analytical capabilities and high learning agility

Ability to manage complex operations and deliver results in a dynamic environment

Understanding transactional process improvements

Understand how to develop and implement operating mechanism and meeting structure to manage operations at the site, including the definition and implementation of KPIs and tier meetings