GMP Operations Manager

An international biotechnology company is recruiting a GMP Operations Manager to their UK office. The organisation focuses on gene therapy to treat the suffering of people suffering from chronic systemic diseases. With a next-generation gene therapy platform to provide treatments for a wide range of diseases, this position represents an exciting opportunity to work with a leading company.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Dir. GMP Operations in the establishment and operation of company manufacturing capability within the CGT-MC for on-time delivery of Drug Substance for clinical supply.
• Work closely with the Dir. GMP Operations in planning for and establishing new GMP facilities.
• Manage the project plan and work as part of a multi-disciplinary matrix team to drive on-time delivery.
• Manage the production schedule, maintenance schedule, and annual facility shutdowns.
• Map out campaigns 12 months in advance to meet clinical supply demand across multiple programs.
• Act as the GMP Operations team primary point of contact with CGT-MC for scheduling activities in the facility, including material/waste transfer, equipment transfer, equipment maintenance, qualification activities etc.
• Attend daily planning meetings, operations forums, and steering meetings with CGT-MC.
• Act as the team lead for safety in both internal and CGT-MC for a.
• Coordinate and lead GMP Operations daily, weekly, and steering meetings, setting agenda, capturing actions, and tracking completion.
• Be responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date training matrix for all GMP Operations team personnel and auditing for compliance.
• Be responsible for onboarding new team members, coordinating training and site induction.
• Be responsible for tracking open GMP Operations deviations, change controls, corrective and preventative quality and safety actions.
• Provide weekly status updates to GMP Operations team, ensuring actions are closed on time.
• Act as a key senior team member, working closely with technical managers and supply chain managers in GMP Operations, QA, QC, and and equivalent functions within CGT-MC.

Skills and Requirements:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in chemistry or a biological science.
• Operations experience, preferably in a manufacturing setting with experience of development of systems and processes to enable both team operation and facility operation.
• Experience of working in a continuous improvement environment/implementing lean methodologies.
• Proven track record in project management for biotech/pharma development.
• Line/matrix management experience.
• Demonstrable multitasking, project management, and execution skills.
• Good interpersonal skills, including communication, presentation, persuasion, and influence.

• Good organisational skills, including efficiency, punctuality, and collaboration in a team environment.
• Proficiency with computer skills, such as MS Office.

To Apply:

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A full job description is available on request.

Proclinical Staffing is a specialist employment agency and recruitment business, providing job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies.

Proclinical Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.

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