General Manager, Zydis

Position SummaryBased on site in Swindon, United Kingdom (5 days a week).The General Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of operations across Catalent’s flagship Zydis manufacturing and development site in Swindon, UK, as well as oversight of a smaller affiliated manufacturing operation in Strathroy, Canada. The role is accountable for site performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, customer satisfaction, and organizational culture while driving operational excellence and long-term business growth.The Swindon site is a critical strategic manufacturing operation within Catalent’s Pharmaceuticals & Consumer Health (PCH) business and serves as the global center for Zydis fast-dissolve technology development and manufacturing. The site also supports pharmaceutical analytical laboratory services, stability testing, and regulatory support capabilities for global pharmaceutical customers.The role reports directly to the Senior Vice President, Operations and carries significant visibility across the global network.The RoleProvide overall leadership and direction for all site operations, ensuring alignment with business objectives, customer requirements, and long-term growth strategyLead, develop, and inspire a high-performing leadership team across operations, supply chain, engineering, quality, EH&S, continuous improvement, and support functionsOwn full site performance including operational execution, productivity, planning, cost management, delivery, and financial performanceDrive a culture of operational excellence, accountability, urgency, and continuous improvement across the organizationChampion implementation of “The Catalent Way” and continuous improvement initiatives across both locationsIdentify opportunities for process optimization, automation, efficiency improvements, and operational scalabilityEnsure compliance with all corporate and regulatory requirements, including cGMP, MHRA, FDA, safety standards, and quality systemsServe as a key customer-facing leader, building strong relationships with global pharmaceutical partners and supporting customer launches, investments, and strategic growth initiativesPartner closely with commercial and technical teams to ensure operational readiness and successful customer deliveryLead organizational development, workforce planning, succession planning, and leadership capability building across the sitesEstablish and monitor key operational and financial performance metrics and provide regular business updates to senior leadershipSupport long-term capital planning, facility expansion, and manufacturing growth initiativesOther duties as assignedThe CandidateBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Operations Management, Chemical Engineering, or related field required; advanced degree preferred15+ years of leadership experience within pharmaceutical, healthcare, manufacturing, CDMO, or highly regulated operations environmentsDemonstrated success leading large-scale manufacturing operations and complex site organizationsProven track record of operational transformation, continuous improvement, and driving measurable business performance resultsStrong experience managing large P&Ls and operating within complex global matrix organizationsDeep understanding of GMP/cGMP manufacturing environments and quality systemsExperience leading customer-facing operations within highly regulated industriesStrong business acumen with the ability to balance strategic thinking and hands-on operational executionExcellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skillsDemonstrated ability to build high-performing teams and drive cultural transformationAbility to operate effectively in a high-visibility, fast-paced manufacturing environmentAbility to be onsite 5 days per week in Swindon, UKLeadership ProfileStrong operational and financial acumenProven large-scale manufacturing leadership capabilityHigh level of accountability, urgency, and execution focusStrong people leadership and organizational development capabilityAbility to drive culture, engagement, and performance simultaneouslyCollaborative leadership style with strong matrix management capabilityCustomer-focused mindset with strong executive presenceContinuous improvement and operational excellence orientationWhy Join CatalentCatalent is a global leader in drug development and delivery supporting thousands of life-enhancing and life-saving products annually. The Zydis platform represents one of the company’s most differentiated and strategically important manufacturing franchises, with significant customer visibility, ongoing investment, and strong long-term growth potential.This role offers the opportunity to lead a highly visible global manufacturing operation with meaningful scale, operational complexity, and strategic importance within the organization.Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference. personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.Visit Catalent Careers to explore career opportunities.Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by local law.If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to [email protected]. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Catalent Pharma Solutions (Catalent) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Catalent employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Catalent. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.SummaryLocation: Swindon, United KingdomType: Full time