Production and Operations Manager - Pharmacy Manufacturing Unit
Core
Lead all operational aspects of a licensed Pharmacy Manufacturing Unit, delivering high-quality aseptic products to patients across the UK.
Role type
Senior IC production and operations manager (pharmacy manufacturing)
Builds
Aseptic products, chemotherapy, TPN, and non-sterile manufacturing services for NHS Trusts
Domain
Healthcare + Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Required skills
GMP/GDP compliance, aseptic manufacturing, operational leadership, budget management, regulatory inspection experience, multi-disciplinary team management, service development, change management
Preferred skills
MSc in Pharmaceutical Technology & Quality Assurance, specialist operational management training
Technologies
GMP, GDP, GCP
Responsibilities
Lead operational activities ensuring safe and efficient production; Act as the person responsible for production under MHRA licence; Provide strategic leadership for aseptic, chemotherapy, TPN, and non-sterile services; Manage staffing, drug procurement, and operational budgets; Work with clinicians and QA teams to ensure supply continuity; Support innovation and organizational change.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC