Head of Manufacturing (Pharmaceutical)

Job Description

Fantastic opportunity for an individual to become Head of Manufacturing Sciences and Technology, joining a thriving Pharmaceutical company (Fantastic company, with multi billion turnover).

This company places immense value on their staff, and is one of the best places for an individual to work in.

This role is based is the companies Newry office. This is a Monday - Friday, Permanent role.

Salary

Fully Negotiable + Bonus + Additional Fantastic Benefits and Perks

Responsibilities:

The Head of Manufacturing Sciences and Technology (MST) is responsible for leading all facets of Process Validation, Technology Transfer into manufacturing, GMP floor support and Continued Process Verification in accordance with current good manufacturing processes (cGMP), across a network of 5 sites.

They will have a strong leadership capability and provide scientific mentorship to the MSAT team to ensure robust and reliable production processes are established through a meticulous technology transfer process to enable the site to meet and/or exceed commitments.

  • Responsible for maintaining a high performing team by hiring, training, motivating, and developing staff.
  • Work cross functionally with process development, manufacturing, quality assurance, quality control, supply chain, and regulatory departments to effectively transfer and maintain processes.
  • Leads the evaluation, remediation and optimization of products and processes using statistical tools to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost standards.
  • Responsible for Process Validation and Continued Process Verification activities.
  • Support manufacturing activities with active process monitoring and data trending, process deviation resolution, process improvements and scientific expertise including on-the -floor technical oversight.
  • Ensure that changes to existing processes or the introduction of new processes are carried out and documented according to approved change control procedures and in compliance with cGMP requirements.
  • Bridge the focus areas of R&D, Quality, EHS, Production, Supply Chain and Engineering to create common understanding and objectives and ensure robust products and flawless manufacturing.
  • Provide business case for process improvement projects.

Key Relationship Building

  • Be a key point of contact and link to all workstream leads.
  • Support interaction with our Retailers
  • Work closely with the MNI Commercial Team, as well as other business' who can support overall strategy delivery.

The Ideal Person:

  • Minimum B.S. degree in Chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, or related technical field /OR a minimum of 3+ years relevant experience.
  • 2+ years continuous leadership experience, managing managers.
  • Strong interpersonal and presentation skills to discuss technical concepts internally and with clients.
  • Strong technical knowledge and hands-on experience with pharmaceutical manufacturing and validation concepts and procedures in a cGMP environment is preferred

For further information on this opportunity, or any other position, please apply via the link below or contact Jack Groves via Vanrath in the strictest confidence.

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