NextPharma is a leading European pharmaceutical CDMO focused on attractive technology niches.
Since its foundation in 1989, the Livingston site has evolved into a global player in the development and application of both traditional and novel drug encapsulation technologies that are supported by modern and commercial scale manufacturing facilities. .
Our Vision:
Our vision is to be the leading and most trusted, reliable and innovative Europe-based CDMO by upholding the highest industry standards and exceeding customer expectations, while driving strong, sustainable growth for the company.
This role reports to the Production Manager and will involve general production related duties. The job holder will be a flexible individual with the ability to communicate well with others. The ideal candidate will have previous work experience within a manufacturing environment.
Job purpose:
We are looking for a responsible Production Admin Assistant to perform a variety of quality and administration activities to support the production department, with a focus on co-ordinating with Quality counterparts including field (shop floor) Quality persons where appropriate.
Key responsibilities and accountabilities:
1. Update of SOPs, forms and records to comply with current business systems
2. Monitor and report on status of Production owned QMS records
3. Undertake ownership of QMS records as required e.g. action items
4. Co-ordinate with field Quality personnel on above activities
5. Manage submission of Production documentation for archiving
6. Administration and checking of balance calibration data
7. Assist in the preparation of batch documentation
8. Provide support with production related SAP transactions
9. Colate and present monthly KPIs
10. Administer departmental capacity plan
11. Manage production purchase requisitions
12. Adhere to cGMP guidelines and principles
Person profile – Production Support Assistant
Personality: Motivated individual with a positive outlook, and a clear focus on delivering a quality product. Can critically assess own performance and contribute to determining own development needs. Good communicator who is comfortable dealing and communicating with all people of all levels. Reliable, tolerant, and determined. Able to get on with others and be a team player, but is equally comfortable working independently and unsupervised.
Personal Situation: Able to work extended hours on occasions when required.
Specific Job Skills:
Desired:
· Experience of working within a cGMP environment
· Experience of working with a QMS system
Required:
· Experience of SAP and DMS
· Strong proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
· Accurate and consistent data recording skills
· Able to communicate well and in a timely manner with all levels
· Experience of working in a regulated production environment
· Strong multitasking abilities.
· Understanding of GMP
· Understanding of H&S principals
Computer skills: Must have basic skills
Literacy and Numeracy: Able to record information legibly, accurately and in compliance with cGMP standards in a concise and unambiguous manner. Must be proficient in formatting of documents.
Business Skills: Must understand the need for keeping production process flowing with due regard to regulatory and quality constraints
Please note – only applicants with a permanent Right to Work in the UK will be considered
NextPharma is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
