Manager Oral Solid Dosage (Mfg & Packaging)
About The Position
Halo Pharmaceutical is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manager, Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) Manufacturing & Packaging to lead manufacturing and packaging operations within a dynamic cGMP pharmaceutical environment. This is a high-visibility onsite leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence, improving throughput and efficiency, strengthening inspection readiness, and developing high-performing teams across OSD operations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong technical expertise in oral solid dosage manufacturing, a passion for continuous improvement, and the ability to lead effectively within a fast-paced pharmaceutical CDMO environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related discipline required
- 10+ years of pharmaceutical manufacturing experience, including significant OSD operations experience
- Leadership experience within a pharmaceutical manufacturing or CDMO environment
- Strong knowledge of cGMP regulations, FDA 21 CFR Parts 210/211, and inspection readiness practices
- Technical expertise in oral solid dosage manufacturing and packaging operations
- Proven ability to lead teams, improve operational performance, and drive continuous improvement
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Nice To Haves
- Lean Six Sigma a plus
Responsibilities
- Lead OSD manufacturing and packaging operations including granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating, and packaging activities
- Drive operational performance, capacity optimization, and throughput improvements to support customer demand and business growth
- Foster a strong culture of quality, compliance, accountability, and inspection readiness aligned with cGMP and FDA expectations
- Utilize KPIs and operational metrics to improve efficiency, productivity, and overall team performance
- Provide technical leadership and operational oversight for OSD processes and validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ/PV)
- Lead investigations, deviations, root cause analysis, and CAPA implementation
- Partner cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, Validation, Supply Chain, and Technical Services teams to achieve operational objectives
- Support capital projects, process improvements, and operational excellence initiatives
- Coach, mentor, and develop manufacturing teams while fostering engagement, collaboration, and accountability
- Support budget management and operational decision-making with strong business and financial acumen
Benefits
- Opportunity to play a key leadership role within a growing pharmaceutical CDMO
- High level of visibility and direct impact on operational and business performance
- Collaborative and team-oriented culture
- Opportunity to lead operational improvements and influence site performance
- Fast-paced environment with strong professional growth potential
- pay range for this role in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
