An exciting opportunity for an experienced scientific production manager to work at a Glasgow based CDMO overseeing the manufacture of pharmaceuticals products. If you have cGMP line management experience in pharmaceutical or scientific manufacturing, a quality focused approach and a flair for problem solving, then we would love to hear from you. Lead and be part of a dynamic and friendly team. A highly competitive salary and benefits package are on offer in addition to an excellent work culture, which fosters collaboration and support.

The Role

This role based in the Glasgow GMP production team is responsible for oversight of the technical delivery of the Glasgow production project leaders’ team. This role is critical in supporting the delivery of GMP manufacturing projects to agreed timelines and budget.

The post-holder will work directly with client representatives, generating batch manufacturing process documentation, overseeing delivery of manufacturing projects and completion of documentation for QA review.

The post-holder will provide data for KPIs management and ensure delivery to required standards and timelines are achieved.

The post-holder will be a department Subject Matter Expert who will have responsibility for final department sign off on Quality events, change control and CAPA.

Context

This role operates in a heavily regulated industry and GMP environment and duties are required to be carried out in compliance with all relevant internal procedures, GMP and customer specific documentation.

The role reports to the Operations and Supply Chain Manager, Production and works collaboratively across site senior managers in Formulation Development, Project Management, Quality and Facilities/Engineering to ensure efficient execution of suitably robust, compliant and safe processes aligned with client product specifications and EU GMP standards.

A collaborative approach with key production team members will be required.

Responsibilities

The post holder is responsible for ensuring:

  • Compliance with established procedures within direct report teams and maintaining effective internal controls. Periodically review procedures and collaborate with wider manufacturing group to suggest process improvements to meet requirements.
  • Production Leader, Team line management including objective setting and review process.
  • Assign standard timeless for generation and review of BMRs with periodic review for delivery and ensure adherence (batch process and documentation KPIs).
  • Create process and BMR documentation using agreed standardised process, including Oracle.
  • With formulation development, production manager/supervisors support process familiarisation for operators; strong collaboration from this role is necessary to ensure efficient and timely transfer and adherence to production schedule.
  • Review of batch documentation to set timelines, ensure all documentation (including deviations) provided to QA at handover.
  • Compliance to GMP and OTIF metrics for all projects (personal and team delivery).
  • Ensure customer focus and escalation of any issues that will affect customer whether this be late/cancelled or yield-related.
  • Participation in customer visits and regulatory audits/inspections as required.
  • Work with peers and direct reports to create an environment where safety, quality and high performance are core competencies.
  • Embrace continuous improvement in all activities and helps others do the same. Recommend and implement methods to increase the quality of products and/or services.
  • Participate in self-development activities and training of others.
  • Exhibit safety awareness and safe work practices.
  • Perform other duties as may be assigned in the course of business.
  • Requirements

    Technical Skills/Knowledge

  • Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in a scientific background.
  • Industry experience within a cGMP pharmaceutical environment (highly desirable)
  • Quality focussed
  • Previous Line Management experience
  • Project planning and the ability to problem solve
  • Excellent time management and multi-tasking ability.
  • MS word, excel, Oracle ERP
  • Next Steps:

    Apply online in the first instance, or contact Liam Baxter at Tel: 0141 270 5136, or email your CV to lbaxter@fpsg.com

    Equal Opportunities:

    FPSG is committed to equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age.

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