Operations Director | Pharmaceutical Industry | Chile
At
Gunei Partners
, we are leading the search for an
Operations Director
for a leading pharmaceutical company based in Chile.
We are seeking a senior executive with
10+ years of experience within the pharmaceutical industry
, with a proven track record in leadership positions across
Operations, OPEX, Operational Excellence and industrial process management
.
The successful candidate will be responsible for
leading and strengthening the company's operational strategy
, driving a culture of operational excellence, efficiency and continuous improvement, while ensuring the highest standards of quality, compliance and
GMP
.
Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic and operational leadership across the organization's operations.
Develop and implement
OPEX, productivity and continuous improvement initiatives
.
Optimize operational and manufacturing processes, identifying opportunities for efficiency and value creation.
Lead and develop high-performing, multidisciplinary teams.
Ensure compliance with
GMP requirements
, quality standards and applicable pharmaceutical regulations.
Establish and monitor key operational performance indicators, driving accountability and continuous improvement.
Lead strategic transformation, process optimization and operational excellence projects.




Partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders to align operational strategy with broader business objectives.
Profile
10+ years of professional experience within the pharmaceutical industry.
Advanced English proficiency is required
Proven leadership experience in
Operations, OPEX, Manufacturing, Production or Operational Excellence
.
Strong technical background with a deep understanding of industrial and manufacturing processes.
Solid experience operating within
GMP-regulated environments
.
Demonstrated ability to lead complex operations, transformation initiatives and multidisciplinary teams.
Strong orientation towards
continuous improvement, operational excellence, efficiency and results
.
Strategic mindset combined with strong execution capabilities and hands-on operational leadership.
Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership skills.
Location: Chile - Santiago
We are looking for a leader who combines
strong technical and operational expertise with a strategic business perspective
, and who is passionate about continuous improvement, operational excellence and building high-performance organizations within a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment.
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📌 Director Operaciones (Buenos Aires)
🏢 Gunei Partners HR
📍 Buenos Aires