Director, Technical Operations Strategy, Execution
Pubblicato il 07-09-2026 - ALFASIGMA in Milano
Job description: Scope of the role
The Technical Operations (TechOps) Strategy, Execution & Transformation Director is responsible for leading the governance and execution of the Technical Operations strategic portfolio, ensuring alignment between corporate strategy and operational delivery across a complex global manufacturing network.
Reporting directly to the Chief Technical Operations Officer, the role oversees a portfolio of transformation, operational excellence, network optimization, capacity expansion, product launch, and integration initiatives across internal manufacturing sites and external partners (CDMOs). The incumbent drives portfolio governance, resource prioritization, investment planning, and cross-functional coordination to ensure the successful delivery of strategic objectives while maximizing business value.
As a key advisor to the CTOO and Executive Leadership Team, the Director provides visibility into portfolio performance, risks, dependencies, and investment decisions, while leading a team of Project Managers and fostering a culture of excellence, accountability,
and continuous improvement. The role may also directly manage selected critical strategic projects when required.
Success in this position requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, financial acumen, and a deep understanding of pharmaceutical operations, combined with expertise in Lean principles and transformation methodologies.
Your Role Program & Portfolio Management
- Manage strategic or highly complex projects directly when required.
- Partner with business leaders to support organizational readiness, stakeholder engagement, and adoption of strategic initiatives.
- Ensure project deliverables meet business objectives, compliance requirements, and operational expectations.
- Drive measurable business outcomes through the successful delivery of strategic initiatives.
- Identify, evaluate, and prioritize projects within the portfolio in alignment with corporate strategy a