Head of Technical Operations – Australia

Haybury, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Head of Technical Operations – Australia

Head Of Technical Operations – Australia

A newly created position joining this incredible team as Head of Technical Operations, based in Adelaide, Australia.

You will be working for a clinical-stage biotechnology company with a mission to treat and prevent disease by restoring gut microbial ecology. The company has 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.

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

- Executive

Employment type

- Full time

Job function

- Production, Research, and Strategy/Planning
- Industries: Research Services, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and Biotechnology Research

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📌 Head Of Technical Operations - Australia (Adelaide)
🏢 Haybury
📍 Adelaide