MS&T Site Manager

Job Overview

Norbrook are recruiting for an MS&T (Manufacturing Science & Technology) Site Manager to provide technical support and day-to-day management to Operations activity on site. The position is based in Newry and will report to the Head of MS&T. The successful candidate will provide team leadership, technical oversight and mentoring to the MS&T team based at the manufacturing site. This is an exciting time to join the team as we develop the capability of MS&T department within Norbrook.

Main Activities/Tasks

• Lead and manage MS&T and cross functional teams including Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, R&D and Supply Chain to facilitate the resolution of production issues and progress process improvement activities to existing products.
• Provide technical direction, oversight and coordinate support for root cause investigations at the manufacturing site.
• Provide leadership and mentoring for MS&T personnel.
• Lead and manage cross functional teams to perform activities required to deliver product transfers and new product introductions (NPI's).
• Complete technical assessments for products manufactured at the site.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders and program management to ensure alignment on MS&T activities and ensure resource availability.
• Build and maintain a mindset of innovation and continuous improvement within the department.
• Engage with external and internal partners to influence the design and implementation of robust process control strategies on process risk assessments.
• Oversee generation of product transfer documentation for commercial product transfers within and between sites.
• Provide technical input, review/approval for documentation associated with commercial product investigations, product remediation and process validation activities
• Interface with internal auditors and outside regulatory agencies/auditors as a subject matter expert for Norbrook products.

Essential Criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field
• Minimum 10 years experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team. Extensive experience from working in cross functional teams.
• Extensive knowledge of sterile manufacturing and solution/suspension dosage forms.
• In-depth understanding of regulatory and quality requirements in relevant area.

Duration: Permanent

Location: Newry

Additional Information:

• Applicants should be able to provide proof that they have a right to work in the UK at the time of their application. Applicants who are unable to provide this proof will not be considered.
• We regret that applications received after the closing date and time will not be accepted.
• We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a Visa at this time.
• This role is based on a site that produces penicillin and as such, would not be suitable for those with a penicillin allergy.

Benefits:

Free life assurance
Company pension scheme
Healthcare cash plan
32 days annual leave
Wedding leave
Company sick pay
Employee well-being initiatives
Employee assistance programme
On-site free parking
Subsidised canteen facilities
Employee recognition scheme
Career development opportunities

Contact: recruitment@norbrook.co.uk

Norbook Laboratories Limited employs a workforce with members of all sections of the community and is committed to appointing people purely on the basis of merit. In accordance with our equal opportunities policy, we would particularly like to welcome applicants from the Protestant Community.