Vice President, General Manager

About the Role

We are PCI, a company dedicated to delivering life-changing therapies with a global impact. We seek a Vice President, General Manager to lead our San Diego site, accountable to the President of Development & Manufacturing. This leadership position involves overseeing site operations, driving operational excellence, fostering a high-performance culture, and supporting organizational growth and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and implement the long-term strategic plan for the San Diego facility, ensuring alignment with broader enterprise goals.
• Participate as a vital member of the Development & Manufacturing leadership team, contributing to strategic planning, capital investment decisions, and operational excellence activities.
• Promote an organizational culture valuing accountability, engagement, innovation, collaboration, learning, and talent growth.
• Maintain strong relationships with key customers, positioning PCI as a trusted partner and industry leader while aiming to boost customer retention and satisfaction.
• Identify and address operational, financial, regulatory, quality, and business continuity risks to secure sustainable growth and resilience.
• Oversee execution of capital plans and coordinate production and maintenance activities within stringent quality, regulatory, and safety standards.
• Drive customer satisfaction by ensuring timely, high-quality product delivery and by nurturing a customer-obsessed operational culture.
• Collaborate with Business Development to expand existing customer relationships and secure new business aligning with company growth targets.
• Champion PCI’s One Culture philosophy through employee engagement, inclusion, communication, leadership visibility, and managing organizational change.
• Lead workforce planning to secure necessary capabilities, succession plans, leadership pipelines, and talent strategies to meet business objectives.
• Implement continuous improvement programs utilizing lean manufacturing, operational excellence, digital transformation, and best practices across all site functions.
• Coordinate closely with leaders in Operations, Technical Services, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, and HR to ensure cohesive execution of strategies.
• Foster a safe work environment that complies with company policies, regulatory standards, and employment laws.
• Facilitate audit readiness and participation, ensuring root causes are addressed, corrective actions taken, and sustainment achieved.
• Oversee team development by providing coaching, training, leadership, and growth opportunities.
• Lead change management, harmonization efforts, and continuous improvement initiatives to unify global clinical service offerings.

Candidate Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Business Administration, or related fields; advanced degrees (MBA, Master’s) preferred.
• At least 15 years of progressive leadership experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CDMO, or similarly regulated manufacturing, including senior operational leadership roles.
• Proven expertise leading sterile fill-finish manufacturing with strong operational, regulatory compliance, quality, and financial results track record.
• Strong background in managing complex manufacturing operations with full P&L responsibility and experience in strategic planning and business growth.
• Extensive experience building high-performing, cross-functional teams focused on talent development, succession planning, and leadership effectiveness.
• Deep knowledge of FDA, EMA, MHRA, and other global pharmaceutical manufacturing regulations, quality systems, and cGMP standards.
• Demonstrated success in business strategy development to enhance growth, profitability, and competitive positioning.
• Leadership of large-scale transformation and continuous improvement initiatives with effective change management.
• Executive presence with ability to engage diverse stakeholders including customers, investors, regulators, and senior leaders.
• Strong commercial understanding including customer acquisition, contract negotiations, and strategic account management.
• Excellent analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills with ability to translate data into actionable plans.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills across all organizational levels.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive culture centered on accountability, engagement, innovation, collaboration, and growth.
• Proficiency with business systems such as ERP, data analytics tools, and Microsoft Office suite.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed for operations and business development.

Benefits and Compensation

• An annual salary range from $223,840 to $265,000 is offered for candidates located in San Diego, CA, along with eligibility for an annual performance bonus.
• Final compensation varies according to experience, education, credentials, location, and expertise.
• Comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off, health insurance with dental and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, and 401(k) options.

Equal Opportunity Statement

PCI Pharma Services is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, prohibiting unlawful discrimination based on multiple protected characteristics. We prioritize equity and inclusion as fundamental to our mission and continuously enhance our workplace practices, culture, and policies to ensure fairness, respect, and equal opportunity for all team members.

Additional Information

This position requires onsite presence in San Diego, CA, and includes leadership across complex pharmaceutical manufacturing functions focused on sterile fill-finish production. The role emphasizes strategic thinking, operational leadership, customer focus, and team development within a highly regulated environment.