We are looking for an experienced and business-oriented Group Director of Manufacturing Operations to lead and develop manufacturing across all Magle Group sites in Sweden and Denmark. In this key role, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across GMP and non-GMP operations to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of high-quality products.

Magle Group is a life science company committed to improving patients’ lives through transformative healthcare solutions. With technologies spanning Degradable Starch Microspheres (DSM), amniotic-based stem cells, and dextran derivatives, we deliver innovative treatments that address critical medical needs. Operating through our specialised business units, Magle Chemoswed, Magle Biopolymers, Magle PharmaCept, and Magle Biopharma, we combine deep scientific expertise with integrated CDMO capabilities. Our operations are based in Sweden and Denmark, supported by a European sales network. As part of our continued growth, we are now strengthening our leadership to ensure delivery excellence across our full product and technology portfolio.

As Group Director, you will be responsible for aligning production capabilities with commercial and strategic objectives, while fostering harmonised practices across sites. Your leadership will be critical in driving operational excellence, supporting compliance with EU GMP and IAS 2, and strengthening cross-functional collaboration throughout the Group.

You bring substantial expertise in managing pharmaceutical manufacturing operations and leading cross-site teams. With deep technical understanding and a structured leadership style, you ensure clear processes, consistent performance, and continuous improvement. This is a significant opportunity to contribute to Magle Group’s ambition of delivering life-changing healthcare innovations with operational excellence at its core.

Main responsibilities

• Lead and oversee manufacturing operations across Magle Group, ensuring alignment with Group strategy, performance expectations, and commercial needs

• Define and implement a Group-wide operational roadmap, including KPIs, resource planning and site performance follow-up

• Harmonise manufacturing practices across Malmö, Hårlev, Køge and other production sites, driving operational standardisation

• Ensure all GMP operations comply with EU GMP, ICH, and internal QMS requirements

• Oversee the integration between GMP and non-GMP operations, securing material traceability and process control

• Support quality investigations, regulatory inspections, and corrective action implementation

• Lead master production scheduling for medium- and long-term capacity planning across product lines

• Ensure full IAS 2 compliance in production reporting, including accurate overhead allocation, capacity modelling, and cost of goods analysis

• Develop and manage Group-wide operational KPIs such as OEE, yield, cycle time, cost per batch and productivity by site

• Maintain oversight of production equipment, ensuring validation, maintenance, and investment planning

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including QA/QC, Supply Chain, Procurement, R&D and Finance

• Drive cost management initiatives and margin improvement, analysing operational costs and identifying savings

• Maintain business continuity plans and manage site-specific risk registers

• Lead, coach and develop operational managers and teams, establishing a performance-driven culture across the Group

Previous experience and competencies

• Extensive leadership experience in GMP pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing, with proven results from multi-site operations

• Strong knowledge of GMP regulations, QMS processes, and production workflows

• Demonstrated expertise in capacity planning, cost control, and operational analytics

• Experience implementing operational KPIs and building dashboard-driven performance reporting

• Familiarity with CDMO business models and production of complex materials (e.g., biopolymers or stem cell-based products)

• Proven ability to manage IAS 2-compliant reporting and inventory valuation in collaboration with Finance

• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to align stakeholders across multiple geographies

• Strategic thinker with a pragmatic and data-driven approach to operational challenges

• Track record of leading teams through change, standardisation and process improvement

• Comfortable working in fast-paced, regulated environments requiring hands-on involvement and structured decision-making

Additional Information

Start: Per agreement

Location: Malmö, Sweden. Travelling to sites are required.

This recruitment process is handled by A-hub, and at Magle Group’s request, all inquiries regarding this position will be managed by A-hub and Gabriella Freij.