Job Description
Chief Executive Officer - Pharma QA
* Are you a proven P&L leader from the pharmaceutical quality assurance areas of the industry?
* Do you have a track record in operational improvements and commercial strategy development?
Summary:
We are seeking a transformational leader to redesign and optimize the operational structure of our laboratories and logistics functions, ensuring the highest level of efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction. A key aspect of this role is implementing a new organizational structure and building a high-performing sales team to support rapid business growth and market expansion.
As the Chief Executive Officer, you will:
* Organizational Restructuring and Process Optimization: Design and implement a new operational and commercial structure that enhances efficiency, accountability, and agility across all business units.
* Sales Team Development & Growth Strategy: Establish and lead a strong, results-driven sales team, equipping them with the tools, processes, and training needed to drive revenue growth and customer acquisition.
* Operational Efficiency & IT Utilization: Leverage IT solutions, including LIMS, to streamline processes, enhance workflow automation, and improve service delivery.
* Revenue & Profitability Growth: Take a hands-on approach to increasing sales and profitability, ensuring commercial and operational strategies are fully aligned to maximize financial performance.
* Technical & Scientific Leadership: Strengthen the company's technical and scientific capabilities by fostering innovation, modernizing methodologies, and implementing industry best practices.
* Compliance & Regulatory Oversight: Ensure all operations adhere to legal, health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations, while maintaining and expanding company accreditations.
* Leadership & Talent Development: Build and restructure teams, develop leaders, and implement performance-driven management practices to drive high employee engagement and productivity.
Qualifications / Experience
* 10+ years of senior leadership experience in a relevant industry (laboratory services, logistics, or scientific operations), with at least 5 years of full P&L responsibility and a proven track record of financial success.
* Proven experience in organizational transformation, restructuring, and change management within complex, multi-site operations.
* Demonstrated ability to design and build a high-performing sales team and implement commercial strategies that drive sustainable revenue growth.
* Effective leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to execute change in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
* In-depth understanding of regulatory compliance and accreditation requirements for laboratory and logistics operations.
The ideal candidate will bring an entrepreneurial spirit to their leadership approach, you'll be joining a well-respected, international organisation, but given full autonomy to approach the next 5 years of this business.
If this seems relevant, even if you don't tick all of the boxes, please contact Jordan Roberts at CSG for a confidential conversation.