Plant Manager - Injectables/ Oncology

Location- Thane

Note- Experience in oncology or injectables segment is required.

We are looking for a seasoned Plant Head to lead end-to-end manufacturing operations at our pharmaceutical facility in Thane. The role requires a strategic leader with extensive experience in managing large-scale plant operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving operational excellence across production, quality, and supply chain functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily plant operations, ensuring achievement of production targets with optimum resource utilization.
• Oversee Production, Quality (QA/QC), Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain functions.
• Ensure strict adherence to cGMP, FDA, and other global regulatory standards, including compliance with Pharmacopeia and Drugs & Cosmetics Act.
• Drive operational excellence initiatives such as process optimization, yield improvement, OEE enhancement, and cost reduction.
• Manage plant budgeting, including OPEX and CAPEX planning, tracking, and control.
• Lead technology transfer, scale-up activities, and new product commercialization.
• Ensure readiness for regulatory audits (USFDA, MHRA, etc.) and maintain audit compliance standards.
• Implement and maintain EHS policies to promote a zero-incident safety culture.
• Handle plant expansion, capacity enhancement, and project execution initiatives.
• Develop and mentor large cross-functional teams, driving performance, engagement, and capability building.
• Ensure compliance with all local statutory and regulatory requirements for uninterrupted plant operations.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including vendors and third-party manufacturers.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong expertise in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Operations (OSD / Injectables preferred)
• In-depth knowledge of Regulatory Compliance & Audits (USFDA, EMA, MHRA, etc.)
• Proven leadership in plant management, project execution, and capacity expansion
• Experience in technology transfer and ANDA-related activities
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices
• Expertise in supply chain optimization and third-party manufacturing
• Excellent people leadership, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills .

Experience Required

• 12+ years in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Minimum 5 - 10 years in a senior leadership role (Plant Head / Site Head / Sr. Operations Leader)
• Experience handling large-scale operations and regulatory-approved facilities
• Exposure to Injectables and/or OSD manufacturing is highly preferred