Pharmaceutical Operations Manager

Allen Associates
Iffley, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Last month
£50,000 – £60,000 pa

Salary

£50,000 – £60,000 pa

Posted
15 Apr 2026 (Last month)

Business Operations Manager

Are you ready to lead operational excellence in a dynamic, healthcare-focused environment? As a Business Operations Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth delivery and regulatory compliance. This is a unique opportunity to grow your leadership skills within a forward-thinking organisation committed to innovation and excellence.

Business Operations Manager Responsibilities

This position will involve, but will not be limited to:

Overseeing and optimising the operational functions to ensure seamless delivery of products and services, aligning with business objectives.

Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards across all operational processes to meet industry and legal requirements.

Enhancing collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders to drive revenue growth and increase sales productivity.

Managing complex supply chain and tender processes, including logistics, distribution, and contractual negotiations to support business expansion.

Developing and implementing process improvements to streamline operations, reduce costs, and increase efficiency.

Leading, coaching, and motivating a high-performing team to maintain a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.

Translating high-level commercial strategies into practical operational plans that deliver measurable results.

Business Operations Manager Rewards

Competitive salary package complemented by various benefits.

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, supporting work-life balance.

Auto-enrolment into a generous pension scheme.

Business commission scheme offering additional earning potential.

Hybrid working model supporting flexible work arrangements.

The Company

Our client is a respected, family-owned organisation dedicated to advancing science through innovative solutions. They are committed to improving outcomes by engineering cutting-edge devices and reimagining the future of their service offering. Values such as innovation, collaboration, and long-term sustainability are at the heart of their approach, with a focus on meeting the evolving needs of modern science.

Business Operations Manager Experience Essentials

Proven experience in business or sales operations, ideally within the pharmaceutical, healthcare or medical device sectors.

Strong understanding of NHS procurement strategies, UK tender processes, and sustainability requirements like Net Zero and Social Value.

Proficiency in SAP and CRM systems; familiarity with Salesforce is advantageous.

Significant leadership and people management experience in fast-paced, regulated environments.

Excellent communication skills, with a track record of liaising effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Ability to translate strategic business objectives into actionable operational plans.

Strong coaching, collaborative, and adaptable working style.

Location

This role offers flexibility with hybrid working options. The successful candidate should have access to transport links suitable for travel to client sites and meetings, with some requirements for travel across regions. You will need to be based in or near, Oxfordshire.

Action

If you would like to find out more about this excellent opportunity, then please apply online today! We will review and respond to all applications.

Allen Associates is a leading recruitment company in Oxfordshire recruiting for Marketing, Finance, Human Resources and PA/Administrative roles. Allen Associates operates as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an Employment Business for temporary recruitment. For more information on current vacancies please visit (url removed) and follow us on LinkedIn

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