Job Description
Head of Manufacturing Operations
Overview
We are seeking an experienced leader to oversee day-to-day operations at a UK-based pharmaceutical manufacturing facility specialising in the production of unlicensed medicines (“specials”). The role requires a balance of strategic leadership and hands-on operational oversight to ensure regulatory compliance, efficiency, and the delivery of high-quality products that put patient safety first.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance and governance by maintaining SOPs, embedding GMP standards and data integrity practices, and sustaining a trained, competent workforce.
- Oversee production planning by translating forecasts and patient-specific orders into achievable schedules, while managing material flow, segregation, and availability.
- Manage batch execution and documentation to ensure the use of approved records, accurate reconciliation, and timely resolution of qu...