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Deviation Investigation Team Manager

UK - SloughFull-time2026-10-08 → 2026-11-11
On-site

Core

Manage and lead a team of Technical Investigators to oversee complex manufacturing and technical-service deviation investigations, ensuring root cause analysis, product impact assessments, and CAPA implementation for biopharmaceutical products.

Role type

Senior IC Deviation Investigation Team Manager

Builds

Deviation investigation reports, root cause analyses, CAPAs, and batch disposition decisions

Domain

Biopharmaceutical manufacturing / GMP quality systems

Required skills

Deviation investigation management, Root cause analysis (RCA), Risk management (FMEA), GMP compliance, Technical writing, Stakeholder management, Customer communication, Continuous improvement, Data-driven decision making

Preferred skills

Regulatory inspection support, Cross-functional collaboration, Strategic decision making

Technologies

FMEA, GMP quality systems

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the Deviation Investigation Team; Oversee timely closure of manufacturing and technical-service deviations; Apply risk-based approach to quality events; Partner with cross-functional stakeholders (Manufacturing, QA, QC, QP); Lead customer communications relating to deviation events; Drive continuous improvement initiatives; Monitor and report investigation performance metrics

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC