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Manufacturing Shift Lead

Athlone, , IrelandFull-time2026-11-02 → 2026-11-09

Core

Lead a team of Bioprocess Technicians to oversee 24/7 biologics manufacturing operations ensuring safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Role type

Senior IC Manufacturing Shift Lead (Biologics)

Builds

Upstream and downstream biologics drug substances

Domain

Biopharmaceutical manufacturing (cGMP)

Required skills

cGMP compliance, upstream/downstream biologics processing, SOP and batch record management, deviation investigation, contamination control, process automation, SAP, TrackWise, Lean thinking, team coaching

Preferred skills

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline

Technologies

SAP, TrackWise, process automation platforms

Responsibilities

Lead safe and compliant delivery of production activities against the approved manufacturing schedule; Coordinate shift priorities and maintain clear communication between shifts; Oversee and perform manufacturing activities across upstream and downstream processing areas; Ensure activities are completed in accordance with SOPs, batch records, cGMP requirements and ALCOA+ data integrity principles; Act as a technical subject matter expert for biologics manufacturing and troubleshoot process or equipment issues; Coach and mentor colleagues on process knowledge and SOP execution.