Operations Manager
Content + Source + Freshness • 12 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High value score reflects the strategic leadership role, competitive salary potential, and involvement in global expansion within a high-demand sector.
- Leadership role in a growing biotech company
- High impact on global expansion strategies
- Potential for competitive compensation based on experience
- Requires extensive industry knowledge and experience
Pros
- Leadership position directly reporting to the CEO
- Opportunity for strategic input in global expansion
- Engagement in a rapidly growing industry
Cons
- High experience requirements (5+ years)
- Potential long hours due to leadership responsibilities
- Location constraints requiring relocation or travel
Who it's for
Senior / Executive Management • On-site
Good fit
- Experienced operations leaders
- Candidates with a background in life sciences
- Those interested in strategic operational roles
Not recommended for
- Entry-level candidates or recent graduates
- Those seeking a non-leadership role
- Individuals looking for flexible or remote work options
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
A forward-thinking biotechnology company is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to support the next phase of its growth and global expansion. With a strong focus on innovation and scientific excellence, the company is scaling its operations to meet increasing international demand for its specialised products used across the life sciences sector.
This is a senior leadership role, reporting directly to the CEO and based at the company’s headquarters in West of Ireland.
- Location: West of Ireland
- Salary: DOE
- Lead the development and expansion of the company’s production operations to support growth targets.
- Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing operations team.
- Ensure that all processes are carried out in accordance with regulatory standards and industry best practices.
- Oversee production and logistics to ensure delivery targets, budgets, and quality standards are consistently met.
- Drive operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality outcomes across all areas.
- Provide strategic input to support long-term business planning and global expansion initiatives.
- Contribute to financial planning and funding activities, including grant support.
- Represent the organisation at client meetings, industry events, and key stakeholder engagements.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an operations leadership role within a regulated industry, ideally life sciences or biotechnology.
- Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline such as science, engineering, or business.
- Proven ability to manage end-to-end operations with a hands-on, results-driven approach.
- Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills.
- Comfortable engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, both technical and commercial.
- Strategic mindset with solid planning and business acumen.
For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of Daniel Kirwan or email daniel.kirwan@osborne.ie
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