We are thrilled to partner with our client to identify a highly accomplished Head of Operations – Nasal Spray Device Assembly based in India. This strategic leadership role encompasses overseeing end-to-end manufacturing operations, ensuring continuous delivery of high-quality nasal spray products within a highly regulated pharmaceutical and medical device environment. The successful candidate will take charge of production planning, capacity management, device assembly, automation, quality assurance, and people leadership—driving operational excellence and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. Key responsibilities include managing automated and semi-automated assembly lines, ensuring GMP compliance, scale-up activities, process validation, and cost optimisation initiatives. This position requires a hands-on leader capable of aligning cross-functional teams, improving productivity, and maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance in a fast-paced industry. The ideal candidate for this pivotal role will possess extensive experience in high-volume precision device assembly, preferably within nasal spray pump manufacturing or a comparable high-tech environment. You will have a strong track record of managing automated or semi-automated production lines within regulated settings, complemented by a comprehensive understanding of pharmaceutical and medical device quality standards such as GMP, ISO 13485, and ISO 15378. Your background should include leading large operational teams, executing process validation, and implementing continuous improvement strategies. A tertiary qualification such as a BE/B.Tech. in Mechanical, Plastics, Polymer, Manufacturing, or Mechatronics is essential, with postgraduate credentials in relevant fields highly advantageous. You should have accumulated around 20+ years of overarching manufacturing or operations experience, with 8–15+ years in leadership roles managing plant operations, and demonstrated success in high-volume device assembly, automation, and quality management. Candidates who excel in this role are characterised by their strong technical acumen, especially in nasal spray components such as pumps, actuators, and valves. They possess a robust understanding of device functionality, performance, and failure modes, with hands-on expertise in component feeding, assembly sequencing, inspection, and packaging processes. An essential part of your profile includes deep familiarity with GMP, ISO standards, and validation procedures—ensuring processes are risk-assessed, validated, and audit-ready. Your proven leadership capabilities include fostering a results-driven environment, developing future operational leaders, and balancing the demands of productivity, cost control, quality, and customer satisfaction. Your boundary-pushing mindset, combined with a collaborative approach, will be central to your success. Why consider this opportunity? Because you will be joining a revered organisation committed to craft excellence and innovation in medical devices, with plenty of scope for professional development and personal growth. Your expertise will directly influence the manufacturing of life-changing products used across the globe, all while operating within a supportive, forward-thinking environment. Make your mark in the pharmaceutical device manufacturing landscape—apply now! In a few words, tell us why you are the ideal candidate for this leadership role. Showcase your unique blend of technical mastery, strategic vision, and passion for innovative healthcare manufacturing. We look forward to hearing your story and exploring how you can be instrumental in shaping the future of nasal spray technology.
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