<p>Piper Companies is seeking a Director of Operations (Pharma Packaging & Manufacturing) for an opportunity in Audubon, Pennsylvania (PA), to join an award-winning drug development solutions provider at the forefront of the pharmaceutical industry.</p> <p>Location: Audubon, PA</p> <p>Compensation: $200,000-$220,000, bonus eligibility</p> <p>Seeking a Director of Operations to lead site-wide operational functions at a key U.S. facility. This individual will oversee packaging, maintenance, logistics, and warehousing operations, ensuring delivery against production goals while maintaining strict cGMP compliance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Ensure safe, compliant, and efficient execution of production schedules in alignment with business objectives </li><li>Serve as a key member of the site leadership team, contributing to both site-level and global initiatives </li><li>Drive a culture of continuous improvement (OEE, operational excellence, Lean principles) </li><li>Lead and develop high-performing teams, setting clear expectations around performance, compliance, and accountability </li><li>Partner with global counterparts to ensure alignment of processes, systems, and best practices </li><li>Oversee operational projects, including process improvements, ERP implementations, and site initiatives </li><li>Build strong client relationships by delivering consistent, high-quality operational performance </li><li>Ensure readiness and interaction with regulatory agencies (FDA, etc.) </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li> <p>Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field</p> </li><li> <p>10+ years of leadership experience in a pharmaceutical or regulated production environment</p> </li><li> <p>Master's degree in a related discipline</p> </li><li> <p>5+ years in a senior operations leadership role within pharma manufacturing</p> </li><li> <p>10+ years of experience in manufacturing/production operations</p> </li><li> <p>Strong background in cGMP environments with proven compliance track record</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated success driving continuous improvement / OEE initiatives</p> </li><li> <p>Experience leading change management efforts to improve efficiency and performance</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities</p> </li><li> <p>Experience interfacing with regulatory agencies (FDA or equivalent)</p> </li></ul> <p>This job opens for applications on 4/8/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.</p> <p>#LI-KP1#LI-ONSITE</p>