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Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international network of independent life sciences companies, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies believes that it is a global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and agroscience contract research services. It is also one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, and in the support of clinical studies, as well as in biopharma contract development and manufacturing. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In under 40 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 65,000 employees across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of over 950 laboratories in over 1,000 independent companies across 57 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

The Eurofins network generated EUR 7.296 billion revenues in FY 2025, and has been one of the fastest growing listed European companies for almost three decades.

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Eurofins CDMO Alphora Inc. develops and manufactures new therapeutics to improve the lives and health of patients. Eurofins CDMO Alphora provides contract research & development services to global pharmaceutical and biotech companies, developing their processes and manufacturing their bulk drug substances (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients -“API’s”) as well as finished dosage products (tablets, capsules, suspensions) for supply to clinical trials and commercial requirements. Eurofins CDMO Alphora provides a rich and technologically challenging environment with a continuing flow of interesting projects. Our employees work in close concert with clients throughout the development process to achieve their program objectives. Eurofins CDMO Alphora Inc. is growing its state-of-the-art organization, with continued investments in modern facilities, equipment, and instrumentation while providing a rich environment for employees to develop their technical skills and careers paths.

Job Description

Lead Operations. Drive Innovation. Deliver Life-Changing Therapies.

Are you a results-driven pharmaceutical operations leader with a passion for building high-performing teams, advancing manufacturing excellence, and delivering client success?

We are seeking a Manager, Drug Product Operations & Engineering to lead our Drug Product Operations team and play a critical role in the successful development and manufacture of clinical-stage pharmaceutical products.

This is an exciting opportunity to oversee a broad portfolio of operational, technical, engineering, and commercial activities while partnering with clients and internal stakeholders to bring innovative therapies to patients.

As a key member of the leadership team, you will provide strategic direction for manufacturing operations, engineering initiatives, production planning, warehouse and materials management, and continuous improvement programs. You will also serve as a trusted technical and commercial partner, helping clients achieve their development milestones while ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and business growth.

What You'll Do:

Operational Leadership

• Lead all Drug Product manufacturing operations supporting client development programs and the production of cGMP clinical supply materials.
• Oversee daily operations within production suites, warehouse activities, materials management, and associated support functions.
• Ensure facilities, equipment, and manufacturing operations remain inspection-ready and compliant with GMP requirements.
• Drive operational excellence through effective production planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and inventory management.

Technical & Engineering Leadership

• Provide strategic leadership to Drug Product Technical and Engineering teams.
• Support client programs through process development, technology transfer, scale-up, and manufacturing activities.
• Serve as the department's primary technical resource for existing and future manufacturing equipment and capabilities.
• Partner with Engineering teams to maintain a robust equipment qualification and preventive maintenance program.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement new technologies, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Business & Client Partnership

• Serve as the primary commercial lead for the department.
• Support revenue forecasting and ensure accurate and timely revenue recognition.
• Lead the development of competitive client proposals and quotations.
• Build strong relationships with current and prospective clients, providing technical insight and program updates throughout development projects.

Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate with Formulation, Analytical, Quality, and other cross-functional teams to develop robust and scalable manufacturing processes.
• Implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, productivity, quality, and cost performance.
• Conduct pre-production batch reviews to ensure operational readiness and safety compliance.
• Troubleshoot facility, equipment, and process issues using sound scientific and engineering principles.

Quality, Compliance & Safety

• Ensure compliance with all applicable GMP, Quality Systems, Environmental, Health & Safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop, review, and maintain SOPs and operational procedures as required.
• Provide leadership that fosters a strong culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Interface with regulatory agencies, auditors, inspectors, and external stakeholders as needed.

Qualifications

What You Bring:

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing technical, operational, or manufacturing teams.
• Strong experience in drug product development and manufacturing, particularly within solid dosage forms.
• Demonstrated success leading GMP manufacturing operations and technical teams.
• Strong business acumen with experience supporting commercial activities, quotations, forecasting, and client interactions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, hands-on leadership style with a focus on collaboration and accountability.

Preferred Qualities

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Experience working within a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) environment.
• Passion for operational excellence, continuous improvement, and team development.
• Ability to influence across functions and build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the development and delivery of innovative pharmaceutical products while leading a highly skilled team in a dynamic and collaborative environment. You'll have the autonomy to drive operational improvements, influence strategic decisions, and contribute directly to the success of client programs and business growth.

If you're an experienced pharmaceutical operations leader who thrives on solving complex challenges, building strong teams, and delivering exceptional results, we'd love to hear from you.

Additional Information

The starting annual base compensation for this position is $120,000 CAD. The actual offer, reflecting the total compensation package plus benefits, will be determined by a number of factors which include but are not limited to the applicant’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Disclaimer: Salary information posted on sites other than the official careers page does not reflect the organization’s compensation and may represent estimated ranges provided by third-party job boards. The organization offers competitive wages and a comprehensive total rewards package, which will be discussed during the interview process.

At Eurofins CDMO Alphora, we leverage artificial intelligence (AI) technology to support our recruitment process, including preliminary screening of applications and resumes. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.

This posting is for a current vacancy and the successful candidate will start as soon as possible.

At Eurofins we offer excellent full-time benefits including health & dental coverage, life and disability insurance, RRSP with 3% company match, paid holidays, paid time off.

Accommodation: Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request via the website at www.eurofins.ca.

As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received international recognition as a great place to work. To learn more about Eurofins, please explore our website at www.eurofins.ca

We thank all applicants within commuting distance of GTA, Ontario for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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