Verbatim Pharma

About the Company

Founded in October 2017, Verbatim Pharma are an independent recruitment company specialising in placing mid to senior professionals into Pharmaceutical and Pharma Service companies across the UK, Europe and the US and have even made placements in APAC and LATAM for our clients. Our purpose is to provide outstanding recruitment services through the provision of exceptional candidates that align to your requirements, a seamless service that supports your business and strong long-term customer relationships. We understand that the pharmaceutical industry is vast and diverse, covering a wide range of roles and sectors. That's why we've honed our expertise to concentrate on specific areas where we excel, particularly in the pharmaceutical and clinical trials sectors, operating in regions where we have an in-depth understanding of the market dynamics and the unique challenges that come with them. By narrowing our focus, we're not only better equipped to understand the demands and intricacies of each sector but also more capable of providing tailored solutions. This focused expertise means we can effectively match top-tier talent with the exact needs of our clients whether they're recruiting for VPs, Directors or Managers. If you want to know if we can cover a particular search for you, just reach out! Visit our website at www.verbatimpharma.com or you can also simply reach out to any member of the team. Call us: UK: +44 (0) 1442 973270 US: +1 (862) 293-1283

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Verbatim Pharma

Job Title

General Manager - CDMO

Job Description

**Job Title** General Manager – CDMO **Role Summary** Lead a cGMP‑regulated pharmaceutical CDMO site with ~200 staff. Drive operational excellence, culture change, and commercial performance. Own P&L, manage site operations from upstream to downstream, and report to the parent company’s CEO. **Expectations** - Deliver profitable growth and operational KPIs. - Champion continuous improvement and high‑performing teams. - Strengthen client relationships across a diverse portfolio. - Lead organizational change to align culture with commercial goals. - Communicate effectively in English and Dutch (conversational). **Key Responsibilities** - Overall site P&L ownership and financial management. - Oversee full lifecycle operations: manufacturing, quality, regulatory, supply chain, and maintenance. - Implement and maintain cGMP compliance, risk management, and audit readiness. - Drive process optimization, capacity utilization, and cost control. - Develop and execute strategic plans, including new client acquisition and portfolio expansion. - Foster safety, quality, and employee engagement culture. - Report performance, risks, and opportunities to the CEO and board. - Build and lead cross‑functional leadership team. - Ensure Dutch‑speaking communication with local staff and partners. **Required Skills** - Proven leadership in a cGMP pharmaceutical environment. - Strong financial acumen and P&L management. - Experience in a CMO or CDMO, managing diverse client portfolios. - Excellent stakeholder engagement and influence skills. - Fluency in English; conversational Dutch required. - Strategic mindset with operational execution capability. - Change‑management expertise and culture‑building abilities. - Problem‑solving, analytical, and decisive decision‑making skills. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s (or higher) in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent. - Master’s preferred for strategic and financial roles. - GMP, ICH, FDA/EMA regulatory knowledge. - Certifications in Lean Six Sigma, PMP, or similar operational excellence (advantage).

Antwerp, Belgium

On site

08-01-2026