Group Director of Manufacturing Operations – Magle Group

Malmö - Sweden

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and business-oriented Group Director of Manufacturing Operations to lead and develop manufacturing across all Magle Group sites in Sweden and this key role you will provide strategic and operational leadership across GMP and non-GMP operations to ensure safe compliant and efficient delivery of high-quality products.

Magle Group is a life science company committed to improving patients lives through transformative healthcare solutions. With technologies spanning Degradable Starch Microspheres (DSM) amniotic-based stem cells and dextran derivatives we deliver innovative treatments that address critical medical needs. Operating through our specialised business units Magle Chemoswed Magle Biopolymers Magle PharmaCept and Magle Biopharma we combine deep scientific expertise with integrated CDMO capabilities. Our operations are based in Sweden and Denmark supported by a European sales network. As part of our continued growth we are now strengthening our leadership to ensure delivery excellence across our full product and technology portfolio.

As Group Director you will be responsible for aligning production capabilities with commercial and strategic objectives while fostering harmonised practices across sites. Your leadership will be critical in driving operational excellence supporting compliance with EU GMP and IAS 2 and strengthening cross-functional collaboration throughout the Group.

You bring substantial expertise in managing pharmaceutical manufacturing operations and leading cross-site teams. With deep technical understanding and a structured leadership style you ensure clear processes consistent performance and continuous improvement. This is a significant opportunity to contribute to Magle Groups ambition of delivering life-changing healthcare innovations with operational excellence at its core.

Main responsibilities

Lead and oversee manufacturing operations across Magle Group ensuring alignment with Group strategy performance expectations and commercial needs

Define and implement a Group-wide operational roadmap including KPIs resource planning and site performance follow-up

Harmonise manufacturing practices across Malmö Hårlev Køge and other production sites driving operational standardisation

Ensure all GMP operations comply with EU GMP ICH and internal QMS requirements

Oversee the integration between GMP and non-GMP operations securing material traceability and process control

Support quality investigations regulatory inspections and corrective action implementation

Lead master production scheduling for medium- and long-term capacity planning across product lines

Ensure full IAS 2 compliance in production reporting including accurate overhead allocation capacity modelling and cost of goods analysis

Develop and manage Group-wide operational KPIs such as OEE yield cycle time cost per batch and productivity by site

Maintain oversight of production equipment ensuring validation maintenance and investment planning

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including QA/QC Supply Chain Procurement R&D and Finance

Drive cost management initiatives and margin improvement analysing operational costs and identifying savings

Maintain business continuity plans and manage site-specific risk registers

Lead coach and develop operational managers and teams establishing a performance-driven culture across the Group

Previous experience and competencies

Extensive leadership experience in GMP pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing with proven results from multi-site operations

Strong knowledge of GMP regulations QMS processes and production workflows

Demonstrated expertise in capacity planning cost control and operational analytics

Experience implementing operational KPIs and building dashboard-driven performance reporting

Familiarity with CDMO business models and production of complex materials (e.g. biopolymers or stem cell-based products)

Proven ability to manage IAS 2-compliant reporting and inventory valuation in collaboration with Finance

Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to align stakeholders across multiple geographies

Strategic thinker with a pragmatic and data-driven approach to operational challenges

Track record of leading teams through change standardisation and process improvement

Comfortable working in fast-paced regulated environments requiring hands-on involvement and structured decision-making

Additional Information

Start: Per agreement

Location: Malmö Sweden. Travelling to sites are required.

This recruitment process is handled by A-hub and at Magle Groups request all inquiries regarding this position will be managed by A-hub and Gabriella Freij.

We are looking for an experienced and business-oriented Group Director of Manufacturing Operations to lead and develop manufacturing across all Magle Group sites in Sweden and this key role you will provide strategic and operational leadership across GMP and non-GMP operations to ensure safe compli...