ASPHALION is a leading international consulting firm in the growing pharmaceutical and biotech sector. We are looking for a Operations Manager in Barcelona who, serving on the direction committee, will be responsible for the following duties:
Main responsibilities:
* Ensure compliance with quality, service, and profitability standards for projects in different business areas (technical units).
* Oversee the profitability of operational technical areas, ensuring a balance between cost efficiency and service excellence.
* Monitor operating budgets and critical KPIs to ensure the sustainable growth of the company.
* Analyze and redesign current operational flows to improve efficiency and profitability through automation and advanced software.
* Analyze improvements in company processes and propose improvements through digitization and the implementation of new tools.
* Lead strategic meetings and coordinate area managers to meet the objectives set by the company.
* Organize and lead internal meetings to achieve previously set objectives.
* Demonstrate a strong affinity for digital innovation and AI, identifying growth opportunities and driving the adoption of digital tools, automation, and AI solutions to improve efficiency, quality, and profitability across the business.
* Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, guiding and developing cross-functional teams through training, coaching, and best-practice sharing to accelerate the adoption of new technologies and ways of working.
Requirements:
-Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Life Sciences or related fields; MBA is a plus.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in senior operational leadership roles, preferably in pharma, biotech or consulting environments.
- Strong background in operations management, budget control and profitability optimization across multiple business areas.
- High level of spoken and written English (C1+)
- Solid knowledge of financial management, including P&L oversight, cost control and KPI monitoring.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, upskill and motivate multidisciplinary teams through technology-driven change.
- Strategic and hands-on leadership with experience working at executive committee level.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a results-driven mindset.
-Excellent communication abilities.
- Ability to lead, align and motivate multidisciplinary teams.
- Change-oriented, proactive and focused on continuous improvement and innovation.
Why working at Asphalion?
️Permanent contract.
Flexible working schedule - Friday until 15.30h.
Homeoffice & Flexible Model (Barcelona Based)
⚙️ Wide variety of projects, new challenges and experiences.
↗️ Training and personal development program.
English lessons.
A professional, inclusive and high-performance work environment to develop your skills and grow your career. A great company culture built around Passion, Flexibility, Commitment, Quality & Companionship.
A highly & dynamic working environment with employees from more than 15 nationalities.
Our people and their well-being are our priority: Physical, psychological and emotional well-being programme.
Internal activities & RSC Activities
✅ Equal Opportunity Employer