Head of Technical Operations

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Careerlink People Solutions are partnering with BiomeBank to present a newly created position joining this incredible team as Head of Technical Operations.

BiomeBank is a clinical stage biotechnology company with a mission to treat and prevent disease by restoring gut microbial ecology. The company have very recently announced the first regulatory approval for a donor derived microbiome drug product worldwide.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Technical Operations to lead the end-to-end technical functions of our organisation — covering manufacturing, quality, supply chain, engineering, and facilities. This senior leadership role ensures reliable, compliant, and cost-effective production of our products, from clinical supply through to commercial manufacture, while driving scalability and operational excellence.

As a creative leader, you will have an innovative and adaptable approach to leading teams and driving continuous process improvement.

The successful individual will be pivotal in translating R&D outputs into high-quality, regulatory-compliant products, supporting our pipeline from clinical development to commercial success.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic & Project Leadership – Align product development and manufacturing with corporate strategy; drive key technical projects to meet clinical, commercial, and operational milestones.
• Manufacturing & Production – Oversee GMP-compliant manufacturing operations, product quality, and supply reliability; lead technology transfer from R&D; implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimise yield, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency.
• Supply Chain & Logistics – Manage the end-to-end supply chain, ensuring continuity, vendor management, and inventory control across multiple geographies.
• Facilities & Engineering – Maintain compliant, state-of-the-art production and laboratory facilities; lead facility upgrades, equipment installations, and process automation.
• Compliance & Quality – Oversee quality systems, ensure regulatory compliance (TGA, FDA, EMA), and support audits, inspections, and submissions in partnership with Regulatory Affairs.
• Work Health & Safety – Provide leadership to ensure a safe workplace, meeting all WHS legislation and company standards.

About You

• Proven experience in bioprocess or pharmaceutical process development and scale-up.
• Strong understanding of GMP requirements.
• Strategic thinker with strong operational execution skills.
• Exceptional project management and organisational abilities.
• High integrity and commitment to quality and compliance.
• Experience in scaling biotech or life sciences companies.
• Knowledge of microbiome-based or anaerobic processes.
• Strong regulatory knowledge (TGA, FDA, EMA).
• Experience with tech transfer documentation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Biotechnology, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field.
• 5+ years in technical operations leadership within a relevant industry.
• Master's or PhD in a relevant field
• Experience working with Bioreactors
• Project management certification (PMP or similar).

Seniority level

• Seniority levelExecutive

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time
• IndustriesProfessional Services

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