Job Summary

The PDS Operations Leader is responsible for driving operational excellence for Fast Trak Process development laboratory-India. Lead Fast Trak PDS laboratory operations and infrastructure, driving safe, compliant, and operationally excellent delivery of customer projects, training, and technical services. This position reports to the Director PDS, India and is part of the Clinical Programs, PD Services organization located in Bangalore and will be an on-site role.

Responsibilities

- Lead Fast Trak PDS laboratory operations and infrastructure readiness, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient execution of process development, training, and technical service activities through effective management of facilities, equipment, utilities, and operational processes.
- Drive operational excellence across customer projects and Fast Trak training programmes by optimising laboratory capacity, resource utilisation, scheduling, equipment readiness, and operational workflows to enable predictable execution, On-Time Delivery (OTD), and a high-quality customer experience.
- Own operational planning and execution of laboratory growth initiatives, including facility expansion, CAPEX management, equipment lifecycle governance, procurement, and development of business cases that support organisational priorities and future capacity requirements.
- Partner and influence cross-functional stakeholders across Scientific Leadership, PMO, Training, Quality, EHS, Facilities, Procurement, and Global Operations to proactively manage risks, resolve operational bottlenecks,



coordinate training delivery logistics, and ensure alignment of operational resources with business priorities.
- Champion a culture of safety, compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement through leadership of EHS programmes, quality systems, audit readiness, eSQDIP management, DBS/Kaizen deployment, visual management, and development of a high-performing operations team that delivers operational rigour and standardisation.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, Life Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, with relevant experience in bioprocessing, process development, laboratory operations, or technical services.
- Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional projects, laboratory resources, schedules, budgets, and operational priorities within a energetic customer-facing environment.
- Strong understanding of process development workflows, laboratory operations, EHS requirements, quality systems, and project management principles, with the ability to drive on-time execution and operational excellence.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and organisational skills, with proven ability to collaborate across scientific, commercial, PMO, quality, facilities, and global teams to achieve business objectives.

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📌 PDS Operations Leader (Bengaluru)
🏢 DHR Holding India
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