Operations Manager| World Courier | Spain

Join a global leader in specialized healthcare logistics

At World Courier, we help move life-changing therapies and critical healthcare products across the world with precision, care, and urgency. We are looking for an experienced and inspiring Operations Manager to lead operational excellence across our UK business while supporting our wider global network.

This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, regulated environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional service to customers across Direct-to-Patient (DtP), Cell & Gene Therapy, commercial pharma, and clinical trials.

If you are a strategic operational leader with strong commercial awareness, excellent people leadership skills, and a drive to continuously improve performance, we would love to hear from you.

What you’ll do

As Operations Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring our operations run efficiently, compliantly, and in line with business objectives. You will work closely with the General Manager and wider leadership team to support operational delivery, budget management, team development, and customer satisfaction.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain a strong understanding of the current regulatory landscape across all service areas, including DtP, Cell & Gene Therapy, commercial pharma, and clinical pharma

• Partner with the General Manager and Administration Manager to develop the annual budget and manage direct and indirect costs in line with approved targets

• Lead, coach, and motivate Operations Controllers and wider associates to achieve business goals and high performance standards

• Review, refine, and evolve departmental responsibilities to meet the changing needs of customers and the global network

• Support the General Manager with operational and strategic priorities as required

• Represent World Courier externally with relevant trade groups, such as the Freight Transport Association

• Take ownership of local staffing, including recruitment and headcount management

• Support HR-related activities, including policy development and people processes

• Contribute to employee financial review processes and annual bonus distribution

• Travel regularly across UK and global locations as part of the role

• Support additional business priorities as required by the General Manager

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What we’re looking for

We are seeking a confident and capable operations leader who brings deep industry experience, commercial awareness, and a collaborative leadership style.

Essential skills and experience

• Minimum 10 years of industry experience, including operational, client-facing, and commercial roles

• Proven ability to perform all aspects of an Operations Management role to a consistently high standard

• Experience taking ownership of projects and driving them through to completion

• Strong ability to provide relevant business and operational information when required

• Demonstrated success in resolving internal and external customer issues quickly and creatively

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication skills in English and Spanish, both written and verbal

• Ability to delegate effectively and provide clear direction

• A collaborative approach, with the ability to share knowledge and develop others

• Full driving licence

Personal qualities that will help you succeed

• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

• Self-motivated and proactive

• Calm and composed under pressure

• Flexible and adaptable in a changing environment

• Strong attention to detail

• Uses initiative and sound judgment

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and multitask

• Friendly, professional, and approachable

• Presentable and confident in representing the business

• Strong leadership presence and the ability to lead by example

• Dependable, reliable, and trustworthy

Why join World Courier?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a globally respected organisation at the forefront of healthcare logistics. You will have the chance to:

• Make a meaningful impact in a mission-driven industry

• Lead talented teams in a highly specialized operational environment

• Contribute to the delivery of critical therapies and healthcare solutions worldwide

• Work in a role with both strategic influence and day-to-day operational leadership

• Be part of a company that values expertise, accountability, collaboration, and service excellence

What Cencora offers

​Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.

Full time

Affiliated Companies

Affiliated Companies: World Courier de Espana, S.A.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

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