Richard Kirk
Vice President of Global Manufacturing and Supply Chain (Cmc) @Abcam
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WORK HISTORY
Vice President of Global Manufacturing and Supply Chain (Cmc) @Abcam
Lead Abcam\'s global manufacturing organization, overseeing 250+ scientist across the UK, US, and China. • Accountable for operational performance, customer delivery, quality, and people engagement. • Supported over $300M in product sales by managing the production of antibodies, ELISA kits, and conjugates.• Recognised as Abcam ‘Top Talent’
EDUCATION
The King's School Worcester
Mathematics, Physics, Art
University of Nottingham
Master of Engineering (MEng), Mechanical Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT RICHARD KIRK
Strategic operations executive with 20+ years’ experience transforming how life sciences businesses scale and perform. I combine board-level strategy experience with hands-on C-suite leadership to deliver growth, productivity, and cultural engagement at global scale.At Abcam (a Danaher company), I lead global manufacturing (CMC) teams across the UK, US, and China — a 250+ person organisation supporting $300M+ in product revenue. I’ve driven double-digit improvements in productivity and quality and consolidated global sites to simplify our footprint.Earlier, as Head of Strategy, I developed and deployed a five-year growth plan that aimed to double company revenue, secured £500M in investment, and established governance frameworks still in use today. Before that, I spent over a decade and a half in consulting with EY and Capgemini, leading major operational transformations for global pharma and biotech clients.I’m passionate about connecting strategy with execution — simplifying complexity, driving growth, and aligning teams behind a clear vision. I thrive in environments where science, technology, and operational excellence come together to create lasting impact.Skills • Business Strategy • Global CMC Leadership • Manufacturing Operating Model Transformation and Execution • China Stakeholder Leadership • Lean / Six Sigma (Certified Black Belt) • Danaher Business System (DBS) • Cost reduction • Business development and sales excellence • Digital transformation • Leadership and culture change
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