Alcott Global is working with a leading global industrial organization to search for a Head of Manufacturing based in Europe.

Role Purpose

The Head of Manufacturing will provide strategic leadership and governance across a network of international manufacturing sites. The role will define and drive the global manufacturing strategy, operational excellence agenda, footprint and capacity priorities, and make-or-buy decisions, while establishing consistent standards, KPIs, and improvement methodologies across the network. This is a global corporate leadership role requiring strong operational credibility and the ability to influence plant and regional leaders.

Key Responsibilities

1.    Global Manufacturing Strategy & Footprint

• Define and implement the global manufacturing strategy in line with business growth, customer service, quality, cost, and risk-management priorities.
• Lead strategic footprint, capacity, localization, and make-or-buy decisions across the manufacturing network.
• Develop short- and medium-term plans in response to changing market conditions, business opportunities, technology developments, and cost pressures.

2. Manufacturing Excellence & Performance Management

• Establish global operational excellence standards, KPIs, governance routines, and performance benchmarks across the manufacturing network.
• Drive measurable improvement in productivity, quality, delivery, cost, safety, asset utilization, and working capital.
• Embed Lean, continuous improvement, digitalization, automation, and data-led decision-making across operations.

3. Global Governance & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Provide strategic direction and functional oversight to manufacturing and plant leadership teams across multiple regions.
• Partner with supply chain, procurement, quality, engineering, industrialization, R&D, finance, commercial, and product-management functions.
• Influence senior stakeholders, resolve competing priorities, and ensure consistent implementation of global standards.

4. Organizational Leadership & Capability Building

• Lead and develop a high-performing global manufacturing excellence team.
• Strengthen manufacturing capability, leadership quality, succession depth, and technical expertise across the network.
• Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, continuous improvement, and disciplined execution.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Senior global manufacturing or operations leader with around 15 years of experience in complex, international industrial organizations.
• Proven track record leading multiple factories, regions, or a global manufacturing network, supported by hands-on plant leadership experience.
• Strong expertise in operational excellence, Lean, manufacturing engineering, industrialization, productivity improvement, and performance management.
• Demonstrated experience leading manufacturing footprint, capacity, make-or-buy, automation, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Effective leader and influencer with experience navigating complex cross-functional stakeholder relationships.
• High intercultural sensitivity, strong communication and conflict-management skills, and an engineering or equivalent technical background.

Role: Head – SC Digital, Data & Analytics

Location: Gurgaon, India

Alcott Global has been retained by Apollo Tyres, a leading global tyre manufacturer, to identify a strategic leader for its Supply Chain Transformation organization. This leadership role is responsible for defining and executing the global Supply Chain Digital Transformation strategy across planning, logistics, distribution, customer service, data, and analytics, while driving the digital agenda under Apollo EDGE (Enhance. Digitize. Grow. Execute.). As a key member of the Supply Chain Transformation leadership team, the Head – SC Digital, Data & Analytics will partner with business, digital, and technology leaders to build a best-in-class, data-driven, agile, and resilient global supply chain.

The role will lead enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives across supply chain planning, logistics, visibility, orchestration, analytics, and data governance. The individual will be responsible for building digital capabilities, scaling supply chain analytics, strengthening master data governance, driving AI/ML-enabled decision making, and institutionalizing digital operating models while working closely with the CSCO, CDO, Digital & IT teams, Operations, Finance, and other cross-functional stakeholders.

What we are looking for:

The ideal candidates will bring strong experience in global Supply Chain Digital Transformation, with a proven track record in Supply Chain Planning, Logistics Digitalization, Data & Analytics, AI/ML, Digital Product Ownership, Data Governance, Control Towers, APS/o9 platforms, SAP APO, TMS/WMS, Supply Chain Orchestration, and large-scale transformation programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end global Supply Chain Digital Transformation agenda, partnering with the CSCO, CDO, Supply Chain Leadership Team (SCLT), and Digital leadership to define and execute the digital operating model, investment roadmap, governance framework, and transformation priorities across Apollo EDGE.
• Own and govern the Digitize pillar of Apollo EDGE by establishing digital KPIs, transformation milestones, regional governance, executive reviews, and ensuring successful delivery of enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives.
• Build and institutionalize a Supply Chain Digital Centre of Excellence (COE), introducing Product Owner capabilities, agile ways of working, digital product development, and governance models while driving adoption of best practices across the global supply chain organization.
• Drive digital transformation across supply chain planning, logistics, distribution, and customer service by implementing and enhancing planning platforms (APS/o9), logistics execution platforms (TMS, WMS, Zeus), control towers, visibility platforms, AI/ML solutions, and supply chain orchestration capabilities.
• Build and scale enterprise Supply Chain Analytics capabilities by transitioning from descriptive to predictive and prescriptive analytics, enabling real-time business insights, cognitive decision support, digital collaboration, and AI-enabled decision making across the supply chain.
• Lead the development and institutionalization of a global Supply Chain Data Governance & Management framework, ensuring high-quality master data, integrated data lake architecture, process ownership, automation, and robust governance across enterprise supply chain systems.
• Develop high-performing digital supply chain teams by building digital capability, strengthening analytics expertise, driving continuous learning, and fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, agility, and execution while leading a team of 6–8 direct reports and global cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate closely with Digital & IT, Supply Chain COEs, Operations, Logistics, Finance, HR, external technology partners, customers, and third-party logistics providers to accelerate digital transformation, benchmark industry best practices, and deliver measurable improvements in cost, service, inventory, agility, and customer experience.

Candidate Profile:

• 18+ years of experience in Supply Chain Digital Transformation, including global program delivery across planning, logistics, analytics, and enterprise supply chain functions.
• Strong expertise in Supply Chain Planning, o9/APS platforms, SAP APO, TMS, WMS, Control Towers, Master Data Management, AI/ML, Data Analytics, Supply Chain Orchestration, and enterprise data ecosystems.
• Proven experience leading large-scale global digital transformation programs, establishing digital operating models, analytics capabilities, master data governance, and enterprise digital roadmaps.
• Demonstrated success influencing senior business stakeholders, leading cross-functional global teams, and driving organizational change across multiple regions.
• Strong understanding of Supply Chain Planning, Logistics, Distribution, Customer Service, Digital Product Ownership, Data Governance, and Supply Chain Strategy.
• Experience building high-performing digital organizations, managing strategic technology partners, and delivering measurable business outcomes through digital transformation and analytics.
• MBA in Supply Chain or a related discipline preferred; SCOR, APICS, and Digital Transformation certifications are advantageous.

Role: Associate Director, Quality Assurance – Pharma

Location: El Paso, Texas

Alcott Global has been retained by a leading global organization in the pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing sector. This leadership role is responsible for providing strategic direction and oversight for Quality Assurance across pharmaceutical manufacturing operations, while ensuring compliance with FDA regulations (21 CFR Parts 210, 211, and 820), EU GMP, ISO 13485, and other global quality standards. As a key member of the site Quality Leadership Team, the Associate Director will drive quality strategy, regulatory readiness, risk-based decision-making, and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with both global and site objectives.

The role will lead Quality Assurance oversight across pharmaceutical manufacturing processes including formulation, filling, Triton, and Cascade Water Sterilization (CWS), ensuring robust quality systems, contamination control, product disposition, sustainable compliance, and operational excellence. The individual will also work closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, EHS, R&D, and other cross-functional teams to support compliant pharmaceutical manufacturing operations, strengthen quality culture, and enable business objectives.

What we are looking for:

The ideal candidates will bring strong experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, with a proven track record in Quality Assurance, Sterile Manufacturing, Formulation, Filling Operations, Contamination Control, cGMP Compliance, Regulatory Inspections, Risk Management, CAPA, Deviations, Change Control, Root Cause Investigations, Product Disposition, and Quality Systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end Quality Assurance oversight across pharmaceutical manufacturing operations, including formulation, filling, Triton, and Cascade Water Sterilization (CWS), ensuring manufacturing activities are adequately supported, operationally efficient, and fully compliant with cGMP (21 CFR Parts 210/211), QSR (21 CFR Part 820), ISO 13485, EU GMP, and global quality standards.
• Serve as the site Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Quality, providing strategic oversight of production quality, in-process controls, batch record review, product disposition, contamination control strategies, and risk-based decision-making while ensuring manufacturing operations remain inspection-ready.
• Provide strategic oversight of Quality Systems, ensuring effective management of deviations, CAPAs, change controls, complaints, investigations, verification of effectiveness (VoE), and sustainable corrective actions while driving continuous improvement across pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
• Lead Quality Compliance and Regulatory Readiness by ensuring compliance with FDA, EU GMP, ISO 13485, and global quality requirements, acting as the site QA lead during FDA inspections, regulatory audits, customer audits, and regulatory responses, including support for 483 observations and Warning Letter remediation activities.
• Drive Quality Risk Management and Operational Excellence by leveraging data-driven analysis, root cause investigations, quality metrics, trend analysis, and quality risk management principles to identify systemic issues, strengthen quality systems, and improve manufacturing performance.
• Build and develop a high-performing Quality Assurance organization by providing leadership, coaching, and technical mentorship, fostering a culture of accountability, ownership, urgency, execution, continuous learning, and a strong quality mindset while ensuring appropriate capability across pharmaceutical operations and quality systems.
• Drive strategic quality initiatives through effective collaboration with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, EHS, R&D, and cross-functional stakeholders to support business continuity, validated manufacturing processes, contamination control, supply reliability, and operational excellence.

Candidate Profile:

• 10+ years of relevant experience in Quality Assurance within pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing Quality teams, pharmaceutical manufacturing quality functions, or site-level quality operations.
• Strong knowledge of FDA regulations (21 CFR Parts 210/211/820), EU GMP, ISO 13485, cGMP, sterile manufacturing, contamination control, Quality Systems, Risk Management, and regulatory inspection requirements.
• Experience supporting regulatory inspections and interactions, including FDA inspections, 483 observations, Warning Letters, customer audits, and regulatory remediation activities.
• Strong ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive accountability, strengthen compliance culture, and support operational excellence.
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience is mandatory, with experience supporting sterile manufacturing and aseptic operations strongly preferred.
• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma methodologies, SAP, Microsoft Office, and enterprise Quality Management Systems is preferred.

Role: Associate Director, Quality Assurance – Surgery

Location: El Paso, Texas

Alcott Global has been retained by a leading global organization in the pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing sector. This leadership role is responsible for providing strategic direction and oversight for Quality Assurance across Surgery manufacturing operations, while ensuring compliance with FDA regulations (21 CFR Parts 210, 211, and 820), EU GMP, ISO 13485, and other global quality standards. As a key member of the site Quality Leadership Team, the Associate Director will drive quality strategy, regulatory readiness, risk-based decision-making, and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with both global and site objectives.

Role: Associate Director, Quality Assurance – Vascular

Location: El Paso, Texas

Alcott Global has been retained by a leading global organization in the pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing sector. This leadership role is responsible for providing strategic direction and oversight for Quality Assurance across Vascular manufacturing operations, while ensuring compliance with FDA regulations (21 CFR Parts 210, 211, and 820), EU GMP, ISO 13485, and other global quality standards. As a key member of the site Quality Leadership Team, the Associate Director will drive quality strategy, regulatory readiness, risk-based decision making, and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with both global and site objectives.

Role: Associate Director - Computer System Validation 

Location: El Paso, Texas

Role: Microbiology Associate Director

Location: El Paso, Texas

Alcott Global has been retained by a leading global organization in the pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing sector. This leadership role is responsible for providing strategic direction and oversight for Quality Control, including Microbiology, Incoming Materials, and Chemical Laboratory operations, while ensuring compliance with FDA regulations (21 CFR Parts 210, 211, and 820), EU GMP, EU Annex 1, ISO 13485, and other global quality standards. As a key member of the site Quality Leadership Team, the Associate Director will drive quality strategy, regulatory readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with both global and site objectives.

The role will lead microbiological control, incoming material testing, chemical analysis, contamination control strategy (CCS), laboratory operations, data integrity, and regulatory readiness, ensuring robust quality systems, timely product disposition, and operational excellence. The individual will also work closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, EHS, and other cross-functional teams to support compliant manufacturing operations, strengthen quality culture, and enable business objectives.

What we are looking for:

The ideal candidates will bring strong experience in pharmaceutical and/or medical device manufacturing, with a proven track record in Microbiology, contamination control, environmental monitoring, sterility assurance, water systems, incoming materials testing, chemical laboratory oversight, and data integrity.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead end-to-end laboratory operations across Microbiology, Incoming Materials Inspection & Testing, and Chemical/Analytical Laboratories, ensuring laboratories are adequately resourced, operationally efficient, and fully compliant with GMP (21 CFR Parts 210/211), ISO 13485, EU Annex 1, and global quality standards.
• Serve as the site Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Microbiology and Contamination Control, driving the site's Contamination Control Strategy (CCS), with oversight of Environmental Monitoring (EM), sterility, bioburden, water systems (PW/WFI), cleanroom qualification, cleaning validation, microbiological investigations, trending, and risk mitigation.
• Provide strategic oversight of Incoming Material Quality, ensuring robust sampling plans, testing strategies, supplier quality alignment, risk-based material release processes, and continuous improvements in testing efficiency while maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Lead Chemical and Analytical Laboratory excellence, overseeing analytical and microbiological method validation, verification and transfer, stability programs (where applicable), laboratory investigations (OOS, OOT, deviations), and ensuring the reliability, integrity, and regulatory compliance of analytical data supporting product quality and submissions.
• Drive Quality Systems, Regulatory Compliance, and Data Integrity, ensuring effective management of Deviations, CAPAs, Change Control, Risk Management (ICH Q9), ALCOA+ principles, LIMS and computerized laboratory systems, 21 CFR Part 11 compliance, CSV lifecycle activities, and acting as the laboratory lead during FDA, EU, and Notified Body audits, inspections, and regulatory responses.
• Build and develop a high-performing laboratory organization by providing leadership, coaching, and technical mentorship, fostering a culture of accountability, ownership, urgency, execution, continuous learning, and a strong quality mindset while ensuring appropriate microbiology and analytical expertise across the function.
• Drive continuous improvement and strategic initiatives to strengthen laboratory performance through improved cycle times, enhanced investigation effectiveness, robust microbiological control programs, implementation of automation and digital solutions, and alignment with site and global quality strategies through close collaboration with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, EHS, and cross-functional stakeholders.

Candidate Profile:

• 10+ years of relevant experience in Quality Control, Microbiology, Laboratory Operations, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Biotech, or Medical Device Manufacturing
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing teams, programs, or site-level quality functions
• Strong knowledge of FDA, EU GMP, ISO 13485, cGMP, 21 CFR 210/211/820, Annex 1, and data integrity expectations
• Experience supporting regulatory inspections and interactions, including FDA inspections, 483s, and warning letter responses
• Strong ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive accountability, strengthen compliance culture, and support operational excellence
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience is strongly preferred or required for select roles
• Bilingual proficiency is preferred

About Client

A leading life sciences company with a long-standing heritage of innovation and a strong international presence. The organization partners with healthcare professionals around the world to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis, and minimally invasive treatment, with the aim of improving patient outcomes and elevating standards of care. With extensive worldwide operations, the company offers both the scale and complexity of a truly global enterprise, alongside a clear strategic focus on transformation, capability building, and sustainable growth.  

Role Purpose

The Chief Procurement Officer will serve as the senior procurement leader for the organization, accountable for shaping and executing the global procurement strategy across direct and indirect spend categories. The individual will play a critical role in strengthening procurement performance, organizational capability, and succession depth across a large international function.

The role combines strategic leadership and organizational transformation with operational oversight. The mandate includes enhancing procurement efficiency, upgrading selected leadership capabilities, and contributing strategically to broader business transformation initiatives, including ERP transformation.

Location: East Asia or APAC, with regular presence in a key regional market preferred

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Procurement Leadership

• Define and lead the global procurement strategy across direct and indirect procurement, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities, supply chain strategy, and business objectives.

• Drive strategic sourcing, supplier management, and category leadership across a broad range of spend areas, balancing cost, quality, resilience, innovation, and service outcomes.

• Lead supplier and category strategies that enhance value creation, supply continuity, risk management, and long-term competitiveness.

• Partner closely with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure procurement supports commercial, operational, and transformation priorities.

• Act as a trusted advisor to the Chief Supply Chain Officer and broader executive leadership team on procurement, supply market dynamics, organizational capability, and transformation priorities.

2. Operational Excellence & Transformation

• Improve procurement efficiency, effectiveness, and operating discipline through process optimization, governance enhancement, and performance management.

• Contribute strategically to enterprise transformation initiatives, including ERP transformation, by ensuring procurement requirements, process design, and change implications are appropriately represented.

• Foster close collaboration with manufacturing, supply chain, operations, finance, quality, engineering, and commercial teams to deliver aligned business outcomes.

3. Organizational Leadership & Capability Building

• Lead a large, internationally distributed procurement organization across APAC, the US, and EMEA, building a high-performance culture and clear accountability across the function.

• Strengthen organizational capability through leadership development, team upgrading, succession planning, and targeted talent enhancement in key roles.

• Create an environment of continuous improvement, coaching, and leadership development across the procurement organization..

Desired Candidate Profile 

• Senior procurement leader with 20+ years of experience in global, matrixed, and complex operating environments.

• Proven track record leading large, multi-region procurement teams across direct and indirect spend.

• Experience driving procurement transformation, operating model improvement, and functional modernization.

• Strong people leader with success in capability building, team development, and succession planning.

• Expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, category management, and procurement operations.

• Able to operate at executive level and influence across regional, functional, and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Commercially astute and analytical, with the ability to link procurement strategy to business performance and long-term value.

• Experience supporting major transformation initiatives, including ERP, process redesign, or digital enablement.

• Resilient, pragmatic, and forward-looking, with strong communication and change leadership skills.

• Relevant sector experience may include consumer electronics, medical devices, pharmaceuticals or other complex global industries such as semiconductors, automotive, or manufacturing.

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or relevant professional qualifications preferred.