Head of Production

CK Group are recruiting for a Head of Production on behalf of a growing Cell Therapy CDMO to lead a manufacturing team and oversee production activities. This role will be based at their site in Cambridge on a permanent basis.


The Role:

This is a key role where you will be leading the manufacturing operations and developing a highly skilled team within the Production Department into a new era of excellence.


Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement production strategies to meet client demands and business objectives.
• Act as a production primary point of contact during internal and external audits.
• Play a key role in facility design, capital projects, commissioning, and validation with support of future cleanroom expansion.
• Lead and manage a cross functional team providing guidance, training, and mentorship.
• Implement effective working practices including implementation of shift systems.
• Oversee scheduling of staff and facilities to ensure uninterrupted manufacture and supply of ATMPs, and ensure all areas associated with manufacturing are compliant with UK Regulatory.

Your Background:

• Degree in a Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or equivalent.
• Expertise in GMP manufacturing of ATMPs and proven experience in production management ideally within a CDMO cell therapy setting.
• Proven track record of scaling up /scaling out of ATMP manufacturing processes.
• Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and inspire others.
• Understanding and experience of aseptic processing and cleanroom technologies.

Apply:

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 106740 in all correspondence.