Dynamic international healthcare groupIndustrial Operations Director (Healthcare)About Our ClientBeyond operational leadership, this role carries a strong mandate to foster a cultural evolution within the organization:
instilling a more agile, data-driven, and globally aligned mindset. The chosen candidate will serve as both a strategic architect and hands-on change agent, driving sustainable growth and excellence across all levels of the value chain.Job DescriptionTransformation & Culture ShiftLead a wide-reaching operational and cultural transformation to evolve ways of working, decision-making, and collaboration.Champion lean thinking, transparency, and cross-functional ownership across the value chain.Build alignment between corporate objectives and site-level execution with an emphasis on empowerment, continuous learning, and high performance.End-to-End Industrial OperationsOversee all plant operations ensuring alignment with regulatory, quality, and performance standards.Drive operational KPIs including yield, downtime, safety, and overall efficiency.Elevate site performance through digitalization, automation, and industrial excellence programs.Strategic Sourcing & ExternalizationBuild a global sourcing strategy, including identifying CDMO/CMO partners in competitive markets.Manage supplier qualification, compliance, and performance monitoring processes.Balance quality, lead time, and cost in vendor negotiations and portfolio development.Supply Chain, Planning & S&OPLead integrated demand and supply planning processes to support business growth and service reliability.Build a robust S&OP process in collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and Finance teams.Optimize inventory, production capacity, and market responsiveness.Logistics & DistributionEnsure seamless coordination between internal flows (warehouse, raw materials, production) and external logistics partners (3PLs).Improve delivery speed, traceability, and customer service metrics.Financial Governance of OperationsMonitor industrial performance through detailed analysis of margins, costs, and capex effectiveness.Develop strategic business cases to inform make-or-buy decisions and investment prioritization.The Successful ApplicantEducationDegree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or Business Administration.Postgraduate education (MBA, Operational Excellence, or similar) is highly valued.Experience10+ years of leadership roles in regulated manufacturing environments (e.G. healthcare, pharmaceuticals, consumer health).Experience navigating matrix organizations and working with international stakeholders.Demonstrated success in operational transformation and cultural change initiatives.CapabilitiesStrong leadership presence with the ability to inspire, challenge, and align teams.Skilled in industrial KPIs, P&L thinking, and negotiation in international procurement.High level of adaptability, strategic vision, and business acumen.What's on OfferGreat professional opportunity.ContactAndrea SileoQuote job refJN-072025-6783293Job summaryFunctionEngineering & ManufacturingSubsectorEngineering & Manufacturing SubsectorIndustryLife SciencesLocationBarcelona RegionContract typePermanentConsultant nameAndrea SileoJob referenceJN-072025-6783293 Page ExecutiveAndrea Sileo Senior PartnerAndrea focuses on Head Hunting of C-Levels and General Management across Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Life Sciences, and Human Resources (HR) in Barcelona and Madrid, Spain.Read more about Andrea SileoAbout Page ExecutivePage Executive are inclusive Recruiters and Hirers, as reflected in our Clear Assured Platinum Standard Accreditation from the Clear Company. We are passionate about attracting diverse talent and are committed to ensuring our processes are inclusive and supportive.