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Job type: Permanent

Discipline: General Management

Location: Australia

Are you looking to make an impact with your innovation? We are working with a well-established pharmaceutical company to recruit for a driven General Manager.

��Ƶ is seeking a General Manager to lead GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing operations across two facilities in Western Australia. This role focuses on overseeing end-to-end manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and driving operational excellence. You will work closely with the Compliance and Quality Control team to maintain audit readiness and scale production capabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth of a vertically integrated medicinal cannabis company.

Responsibilities:

Oversee day-to-day GMP manufacturing operations, including extraction, formulation, packaging, and labeling of various dosage forms.
Lead the establishment and operation of a new GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Perth, including commissioning and qualification procedures.
Manage the Collie manufacturing facility to ensure consistent standards and production schedules across both sites.
Collaborate with the Compliance and Quality Control team on quality management systems, inspections, and regulatory compliance (TGA, PIC-S GMP, EU GMP).
Handle ODC permits, quotas, and documentation for import/export pathways.
Drive production planning, capacity utilization, yield improvement, and cost optimization.
Partner with QC teams on method validation, stability programs, and release testing.
Ensure post-harvest operations meet manufacturing specifications.
Commission, qualify, and maintain critical manufacturing equipment and infrastructure.
Build and lead high-performing production, engineering, and warehouse teams across both sites.
Support B2B and export contracts, client audits, and batch documentation for domestic and international markets.
Contribute to strategic initiatives, including expansion projects, automation, and branded product development.

Key Skills and Requirements:

Leadership experience in GMP pharmaceutical or medicinal cannabis manufacturing.
Knowledge of PIC-S GMP, TGA manufacturing licenses, ODC permits, and EU GMP standards.
Hands-on expertise in extraction, formulation, packaging, and analytical operations at scale.
Proven ability to maintain audit readiness and navigate inspections.
Experience commissioning new GMP facilities or managing multiple sites.
Strong commercial acumen in capacity planning, contracts, and logistics.
Willingness to be based in Perth and travel regularly to Collie.
Degree in pharmacy, chemistry, chemical/process engineering, biotechnology, or a related field.
Experience with cannabis-specific dosage forms (e.g., oils, extracts, vapes, topicals).
Familiarity with GACP-to-GMP transitions from cultivation sites.
Background in export documentation and compliance with UK/EU regulations.
Regional or Western Australian site leadership experience.

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Pamela Phoumavong at p.phoumavong@proclinical.com.

If you are interested in applying to this exciting opportunity, then please click 'Apply' or to speak to one of our specialists please request a call back at the top of this page.

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