General Manager Tilburg
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Job Location:
Tilburg - Netherlands
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
OfficeJob Description
Director / General Manager
Pharma Services Group Drug Product Division (DPD)
Tilburg Netherlands Fully site-based
Dutch-speaking candidates preferred
Make a global impactright here in the Netherlands
At Thermo Fisher Scientific our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier cleaner and saferh. Every day our teams support breakthroughs that protect the environment ensure food safety and help bring life-saving medicines to patients around the world.
We are now seeking a Director / General Manager to lead our Pharma Services Group Drug Product Division (DPD) at our Tilburg sitea critical part of our global CDMO network. This role is fully site-based and offers significant local leadership responsibility alongside global engagement.
The Tilburg site operates as a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO) within Thermo Fisher Scientifics Pharma Services Group Drug Product Division specialising in oral solid dose (OSD) tablet manufacturing for clinical and commercial customers.
This is a senior leadership role with full P&L responsibility offering the opportunity to shape strategy drive growth and lead high-performing cross-functional teams in a regulated fast-moving environment.
The Role
As Director / General Manager you will:
Own and execute the business strategy for the Tilburg DPD site aligned with global PSG objectives
Lead with full P&L accountability driving sustainable growth profitability and operational excellence
Inspire and develop cross-functional teams across operations quality commercial and technical functions
Partner closely with customers global stakeholders and industry leaders to strengthen relationships and expand market presence
Shape product and service roadmaps supporting innovation and long-term competitiveness
Navigate complex regulated environments while maintaining a strong focus on accountability delivery and results
This role offers genuine influencelocally regionally and globally.
Required Experience
Advanced degree with 6 years of relevant experience or Bachelors degree with 8 years in product management business leadership or related fields
5 years of senior leadership experience managing teams within a matrix organisation
Demonstrated success with P&L ownership business growth and operational performance
Strong capability in strategic planning and execution within complex regulated environments
Experience leading cross-functional multi-disciplinary teams and influencing senior stakeholders
Solid financial acumen including budgeting forecasting and pricing strategy
Ideal Candidate Profile (Preferred)
Proven experience operating in a matrix environment balancing local site leadership with global and regional stakeholders
Works council experience and a strong understanding of employee relations within European frameworks
Experience leading oral solid dose (OSD) manufacturing operations (tablets preferred) or comparable high-volume quality-critical manufacturing environments (preferred but not essential)
Background in highly regulated industries such as:
Pharmaceuticals / Life Sciences
Automotive
Food or FMCG manufacturing
Experience working in GMP quality-led or safety-critical environments
Strong track record of mentoring and developing leadership teams
Additional Requirements
Willingness to travel up to 30% globally
Dutch language capability preferred due to site leadership and local stakeholder engagement
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Restaurant Experience
- Hospitality Experience
- Interviewing
- Management Experience
- Profit & Loss
- Employment & Labor Law
- Sanitation
- Leadership Experience
- P&L Management
- Restaurant Management
- Retail Management
- Recruiting
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