VP and General Manager

Overview

The Vice President & General Manager (Site Operations) will provide strategic and operational leadership for our client's new large-scale compounding facility in Chandler, AZ. This role ensures the site achieves excellence in safety, quality, service, compliance, and financial performance while delivering an exceptional customer experience. The VP/GM will drive operational efficiency, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and lead transformational initiatives across the organization.

As a Designated Person for sterile and non-sterile compounding, this leader will maintain compliance with USP , , and standards and ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements (FDA, DEA, OSHA).

• Strategic Leadership:
  Define and execute short- and long-term operational strategies aligned with corporate goals.
• Operational Excellence:
  Ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations across multiple shifts, meeting production and quality targets.
• Regulatory Compliance:
  Maintain full compliance with USP, FDA, DEA, OSHA, and internal SOPs.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and automation initiatives to optimize processes and reduce costs.
• Talent Development:
  Build a high-performing team through coaching, training, and succession planning.
• Financial Management:
  Develop and manage budgets, monitor KPIs, and deliver cost-effective operations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Partner with planning, quality, engineering, and other functions to ensure seamless operations and customer satisfaction.
• Facility & Equipment Management:
  Oversee maintenance, reliability, and engineering best practices for uninterrupted operations.

• 15+ years of leadership experience in FDA-regulated operations.
• Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s preferred.
• Lean/Six Sigma certification and demonstrated implementation success.
• Project management expertise with a track record of delivering major initiatives.
• Deep knowledge of FDA-regulated environments; pharmacy experience preferred.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale operations in a fast-paced, multi-shift environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and change management skills.
• Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence methodologies.
• Financial acumen and experience managing complex budgets.
• Proficiency with ERP, CMMS, QMS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.