Site Head

We are recruiting for a full-time and permanent Site Head for Primerdesign based at Eastleigh, Hampshire. The Site Head will oversee all operations at our PCR Kit Development and Manufacturing site catering to the RUO market. This role entails leading manufacturing, procurement, supply chain management, health and safety compliance, and facilities management activities. The successful candidate will drive operational excellence, NPI projects, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Key areas of responsibility:

• Lead and manage all aspects of site operations, including manufacturing, procurement, supply chain management, health and safety compliance, and facilities management.


• Develop and implement supply chain strategies to ensure timely delivery of PCR kits to customers.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive NPI projects and continuous improvement initiatives.


• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and maintain a safe working environment.


• Provide leadership and guidance to a diverse team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation.


• Develop and monitor KPIs to track performance metrics and drive operational excellence.
  
  Bachelor's degree or higher in a science-related field.


• Proven experience in a leadership role within the medical device industry, preferably in PCR kit development and manufacturing.


• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on driving results and achieving business objectives.


• Ability to effectively communicate and influence at all levels of the organisation.
  
  Primerdesign is focused on the design, manufacture, validation and supply of real-time PCR kits and reagents. The company was founded in 2005 within Southampton University's School of Medicine. Since that humble beginning, the company has gone from strength to strength - thousands of customers in over 100 countries around the World and a fantastic reputation in the field. Primerdesign now consists of a substantial team of friendly experts, all dedicated to giving our customers a fantastic experience and all thriving in a highly professional environment.


In May 2016 Primerdesign became part of the Novacyt Group. This joining of forces enabled Primerdesign to accelerate their growth plans and kick-started an exciting new chapter for the company, leading to even better products and an even bigger, better team to support you., At Novacyt, we believe in contributing to communities where we operate, and we have made donations to various charities and schools in the areas our offices are located.

Following the transformational financial performance of Novacyt in 2020, a charity steering committee was created made up from a number of key employees within the group tasked with identifying schools and charities in need of support particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic.

In 2021 a sum of £500,000 was dedicated to supporting a total of 25 schools and 50 charities throughout the year. We assisted projects looking to support critically ill children and adults, the homeless, old age pensioners and war veterans., At Novacyt Group, we pride ourselves on concentrating our expertise on specific market needs. Offering a comprehensive and developing portfolio of quality products, backed by proven supply and delivery services, to ensure the highest possible standards of customer service around the world. Our passion is for customer-centric solutions that advance the science behind diagnostics. This fuels our drive to deliver products that save lives and help in the fight against infectious disease.

We offer an increasing portfolio of in-vitro diagnostic tests, utilising molecular and protein detection technologies - supporting healthcare and disease prevention across the globe in the clinical and life science sectors. Deep strengths in product development, commercialisation, contract design, and manufacturing ensure quality products and robust supply.

Our Group has specialist experience and expertise throughout our business units: Primer Design, Novacyt UK, IT-IS International, and Yourgene Health UK - creating solutions for the diagnostics industry, supplying an extensive range of high-quality assays and reagents worldwide.

Founded in 2005
Operations · Southampton (Primer Design)