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Head of Production

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Posted 22 days ago, valid for 25 days
Location

Dulverton, Somerset TA22 9HL, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Head of Production role is available at a leading biopharmaceutical services company in the South West of the UK.
  • Candidates should have extensive experience in GMP clean room manufacturing and a degree in Life Sciences or a related field.
  • The position involves leadership of the GMP Production team, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and driving operational excellence.
  • The role offers a competitive salary and benefits package, with opportunities to influence strategy and operations in a growing organization.
  • Applicants are expected to have a proven ability to lead teams and manage complex production schedules, ideally with experience in large molecule or advanced therapies.
ROLE OVERVIEW:We are currently looking for a Head of Production to join a leading biopharmaceutical services company based in the South West of the UK.This is an exciting opportunity to take a senior leadership position in a GMP manufacturing facility focused on cell therapy, gene therapy and biologics. You will be responsible for building and leading the production function, driving operational excellence, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, while playing a key role in shaping the future of the organisation.KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Your duties as the Head of Production will be varied however the key duties and responsibilities are as follows:
  • Provide leadership of the GMP Production team, taking overall accountability for operations, scheduling, and administration of the facility.
  • Lead day-to-day management of the production suites, ensuring compliance with MHRA and HTA frameworks and maintaining facility licences.
  • Drive continuous improvement across manufacturing, quality, and safety standards, escalating issues where appropriate.
  • Represent Production as a senior leader in project teams and client meetings, contributing to technical discussions and supporting business growth.
  • As the Head of Production you will ensure your team is fully trained, motivated, and resourced to deliver projects effectively.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS To be successful in your application to this exciting role as the Head of Production we are looking to identify the following on your profile and past history:
  • A Degree or higher level in Life Sciences or related field (e.g., Pharmaceutical Chemistry / Quality Assurance / Quality Management) as well as...
  • Extensive experience in GMP clean room manufacturing, including production operations, facility/equipment qualification, and compliance documentation. If this has not been in a large molecule or advanced / complex therapies environment, we wont be able to consider your application.
  • Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop teams in a regulated manufacturing environment.
  • Strong project management skills with experience of managing complex production schedules.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
  • Be part of the key site senior leadership team, influencing both strategy and operations.
  • Join a growing organisation with a global reputation in cell and gene therapy manufacturing.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunity to contribute to innovative science that directly impacts patient lives.
KEY WORDS Head of Production / GMP / Manufacturing / Cell and Gene Therapy / Biologics / ATMP / Leadership / BiopharmaceuticalsHyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd (HRS) is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from anyone who meets the role requirements. HRS exclusively supports the STEM sectors, combining recruitment expertise with scientific knowledge to help you advance your career.

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