Technical Production Manager

Job Overview
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We are seeking an experienced Technical Manager to lead Production QMS activities within a cGMP pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role has accountability for deviation management, investigations, CAPAs, documentation governance, and Media Fill execution in line with Annex 1.

You will lead Technical Writing and Production Administration teams, ensuring high-quality documentation, right-first-time investigations, and sustained inspection readiness.

This is a senior technical leadership role requiring strong ownership of quality, compliance, and team performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Own Production-related deviations, RCAs, CAPAs, and SOP governance.
• Ensure investigations and documentation meet MHRA (VMD), FDA, cGMP, and Annex 1 standards.
• Lead Production documentation and batch record review to support timely batch release.
• Prepare, coordinate, and support Media Fills, including protocol readiness, execution support, deviation management, and reporting.
• Drive QMS performance metrics, backlog reduction, and continuous improvement.
• Act as a subject matter expert during regulatory inspections.
• Lead, coach, and develop Technical Writing and Production Administration teams.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in a scientific, pharmaceutical, or engineering discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing within a cGMP environment.
• Strong knowledge of deviations, RCA, CAPA, SOP governance, and production documentation.
• Good understanding of Annex 1 and sterile manufacturing requirements.
• Proven people leadership experience.
• Strong regulatory awareness (MHRA, FDA, cGMP).

Desirable

• Experience in sterile manufacturing and Media Fill governance.
• Regulatory inspection experience.
• Experience with electronic QMS systems (e.g. TrackWise).

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.

Benefits:

• Free life assurance
• Company pension scheme
• Healthcare cash plan
• 32 days annual leave
• Wedding leave
• Company sick pay
• Paid bereavement leave
• Free On-site parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee well-being initiatives
• Employee assistance programme
• Subsidised canteen facilities
• WeCare programme – supporting the local community
• Employee shopping perks scheme
• Employee recognition scheme
• Career development opportunities