Manufacturing Team Lead

Manufacturing Team Lead

Seeking a highly effective Team Lead, Manufacturing to be responsible for supervising a team of cell culture manufacturing specialists in a commercial pharmaceutical environment.

Department Description

As Team Lead Manufacturing you'll be joining a newly formed team in which people of all backgrounds and experiences are respected, and were working together focused on saving lives.

You'll be reporting to the Senior Manager Manufacturing.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise the on-the-floor operations of our commercial cell therapy manufacturing facility in a cGMP environment
• Build a team, provide necessary training and ongoing coaching, discipline and recognition of direct staff, including performing annual performance reviews
• Generate SOPs, MPRs, and SPRs for equipment and procedures used in routine biologics manufacture
• Execute production and resource schedule against operational plan
• Ensure performance of all process steps specific to the phase or stage of operation
• Process monitoring, including manipulation of databases, documents and/or spreadsheets to support business reporting requirements
• Review of completed manufacturing documentation per compliance standards and established timelines
• Investigate and resolve problems, identifying root cause, and proposing process improvements through clear communication to senior management
• Interact with outside vendors and senior management
• Participate in multi-functional project teams, as necessary
• Take corrective action to bring about required changes using change control procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Your Profile

Education

• MLO or higher degree in biology or related field (or equivalent experience required),
• Minimum 2 years of experience supervising staff

Knowledge/Experience

• Able to build and lead a team as well as train entry-level personnel
• Previous cell culture experience preferred/highly desired
• Knowledgeable of the Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) or similar regulated environment
• Sufficient understanding of process, systems and equipment to troubleshoot problems and provide solutions to senior management
• Sufficient knowledge of electronic quality systems
• Preferably experience with continuous improvement

Personal Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills are essential in this collaborative work environment
• High energy level and a positive outlook coupled with the requisite "can do" attitude and a willingness to do what it takes to achieve personal and organizational goals and overcome obstacles
• Willingness to think outside of the box and adapt best practices to our small, but growing environment
• Ability to adapt in a constantly evolving environment
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership in areas of responsibility

Apply Now

For more information on this role and a full job description or an informal discussion, please contact Clara Burke on cburke@i-pharmconsulting.com +31 20 241 0152 or reply with your CV for immediate consideration.

About i-Pharm Consulting

I-Pharm Consulting is a specialist Recruitment Company servicing the global Pharmaceutical industry. We provide both permanent and contract staff to a wide range of Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, Biotechnology and Contract Research Organisations (CROs). i-Pharm has specific expertise in Clinical Research, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Quality Assurance and Bioinformatics.

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