This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Head of External Sterile Operations based in Spain.

This leadership role is responsible for shaping the strategy, governance, and performance of an external sterile manufacturing network within a highly regulated healthcare environment.
You will oversee critical supplier partnerships, ensuring reliable supply, operational excellence, and long-term value creation across external manufacturing operations.
The role combines strategic leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on relationship management with key external partners.
You will guide teams, drive performance improvements, manage complex negotiations, and support business continuity across a general network.
Working closely with Supply Chain, Quality, Technical Services, Procurement, and business leaders, you will influence how external operations are managed and optimized.




This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on healthcare delivery by ensuring patients have continued access to high-quality medicines.

Accountabilities:

The Head of External Sterile Operations will lead the strategy and execution of external manufacturing operations, ensuring supplier performance, supply continuity, and operational excellence across assigned partners. This role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and the ability to navigate complex manufacturing and supply environments.
- Lead and develop a team of External Operations Managers responsible for managing key third-party manufacturing relationships.
- Define and execute the strategy, governance model, and performance expectations for external sterile manufacturing partners.
- Own senior-level supplier relationship management across supply, quality, service, cost, compliance, and operational performance.
- Lead executive business reviews, governance meetings, and strategic discussions with external manufacturing

📌 Head of External Sterile Operations (España)
🏢 Jobgether
📍 España