Role Overview
St-Amour is hiring a director-level Head of Technical Operations. This is a full-time role in CA. Part of St-Amour's Qa hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
We are seeking a senior technical leader to join a growing CDMO in a key executive-facing role reporting to the CEO. This position will play a central role in scaling technical operations from process development through GMP manufacturing, within a highly chemistry-driven environment.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead process development, scale-up, and technology transfer from lab to GMP manufacturing
- Oversee kilo lab, pilot plant, and GMP manufacturing operations
- Ensure GMP execution including batch records, deviations, and change controls
- Drive process optimization, yield improvement, impurity control, and cost efficiency
- Build and scale a high-performing technical operations team
- Collaborate with QA/QC, EHS, facilities, project management, and commercial teams
- Establish KPIs for safety, quality, delivery, and operational performance
- Support operational strategy and manufacturing scale-up planning
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Chemistry (mandatory)
- 12+ years in pharma or CDMO environments
- Strong experience in GMP manufacturing, process chemistry, and scale-up
- Proven leadership of technical/operational teams in regulated environments
- Strong communication skills with scientific, operational, and executive stakeholders
Senior leadership mandate with strong potential to evolve into broader executive responsibility as the organization grows.
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How do I apply for the Head of Technical Operations position at St-Amour?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to St-Amour. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Head of Technical Operations position at St-Amour located?
This position is based in CA. St-Amour has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Head of Technical Operations at St-Amour earn?
St-Amour has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Head of Technical Operations role at St-Amour posted?
This role was posted on April 23, 2026 (58 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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