Job Description

Are you ready to take charge of antigen and vaccine manufacturing at our Milton Keynes site? As the Production IPT Lead, you'll play a crucial role in our Senior Leadership Team, ensuring our operations meet the highest GMP standards and align with company policies.

What you will do:

Drive Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to safety and quality regulations while managing manufacturing processes to meet GMP requirements and audit standards.

Lead with Impact: Own the success of the Production IPT by overseeing people, safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Plan Strategically: Prepare detailed manufacturing plans in collaboration with supply chain, using demonstrated yields to guide decisions.

Develop Talent: Build and nurture a high-performing team, providing coaching, feedback, and career development opportunities.

Embrace Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of innovation, driving productivity and customer satisfaction at all levels.

Safety First: Promote a robust safety culture within your team, ensuring compliance with all EHS guidelines and conducting regular Gemba walk-throughs.

Quality Assurance: Champion GMP compliance by promptly addressing deviations and implementing innovative solutions to complex challenges.

Lean Production Advocate: Establish a culture of continuous improvement, actively supporting employee proposals and driving change through effective teamwork.

What We’re Looking For:

A proven leader with significant industry experience, including experience in ERP, SAP, or MRP environments.

Strong background in large-scale bacterial fermentation and downstream processing.

Expertise in change management, technical oversight, and risk management.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with all levels of leadership.

A degree in Science or a related field, with a passion for driving success in a dynamic environment.

Ready to make a difference? Join us and lead the way in shaping the future of vaccine production!

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

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Requisition ID:R329765