PDS Operations Leader

Overview

Lead operations for the Fast Trak process development laboratory in India, driving safe, compliant and operationally excellent delivery of customer projects, training and technical services. This is an on-site role reporting to the Director PDS, India, within the Clinical Programs, PD Services organization in Bangalore.

What you'll do

• Lead Fast Trak PDS laboratory operations and infrastructure readiness, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient execution of process development, training and technical service activities.
• Manage facilities, equipment, utilities and operational processes to support laboratory operations.
• Drive operational excellence across customer projects and Fast Trak training programmes by optimising laboratory capacity, resource utilisation, scheduling, equipment readiness and operational workflows.
• Enable predictable execution, On-Time Delivery (OTD) and a high-quality customer experience.
• Own operational planning and execution of laboratory growth initiatives, including facility expansion, CAPEX management, equipment lifecycle governance and procurement.
• Develop business cases that support organisational priorities and future capacity requirements.
• Partner and influence cross-functional stakeholders across Scientific Leadership, PMO, Training, Quality, EHS, Facilities, Procurement and Global Operations.
• Proactively manage risks, resolve operational bottlenecks, coordinate training delivery logistics and align operational resources with business priorities.
• Champion a culture of safety, compliance, accountability and continuous improvement through leadership of EHS programmes, quality systems, audit readiness, eSQDIP management, DBS/Kaizen deployment and visual management.
• Develop a high-performing operations team that delivers operational rigour and standardisation.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Life Sciences, Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• Relevant experience in bioprocessing, process development, laboratory operations or technical services.
• Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional projects, laboratory resources, schedules, budgets and operational priorities within a dynamic customer-facing environment.
• Strong understanding of process development workflows, laboratory operations, EHS requirements, quality systems and project management principles, with the ability to drive on-time execution and operational excellence.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and organisational skills, with proven ability to collaborate across scientific, commercial, PMO, quality, facilities and global teams.

Details

• Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
• Work mode: On-site.
• Reports to the Director PDS, India.