Pharma production Work, Jobs in London, Eng (with Salaries)

Product Lead – Manufacturing (Pharma)-London,UK
Navikenz —London
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
IT Quality and Testing
VITTAL PHARMA LTD —London
- £24,420.00 - £54,157.61 a year
- Full-time
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- DevOps
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Associate Operations Analyst
Helical —London
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Scripting
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Functional Genomics Scientist
Substrate Bio —London
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Laboratory experience
- Maintenance
- Annual leave
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Global Supply Planner (Fixed-Term)
Convatec —London
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Analysis skills
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Senior / Associate Planner (Data Centres)
Rider Levett Bucknall —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- Construction
- Communication skills
- Gym membership
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Senior Research & Operations Technician
Orchard Therapeutics —London
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Customer service
- Laboratory experience
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Protein Scientist
Substrate Bio —London
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Maintenance
- AI
- Annual leave
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Senior Project Manager - Pharma
Strata —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- IT
- Hotel experience
- Annual leave
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Chief Learning and Development Officer
WPP —London
- £240,638 - £296,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- AI
IS Licensed Technician
Charles River Laboratories —Potters Bar
- Weekend availability
- Sales
- Free parking
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Machine Learning Scientist
Nucs AI —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Engineering
- Machine learning
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Head of Functional Genomics
Substrate Bio —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Laboratory experience
- AI
- Annual leave
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Scientific Director, Biologics, Discovery and Development
LifeArc —London
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
Senior Consultant
NNIT A/S —London
- Spanish
- English
- Master's degree
16h
Senior Conference Producer - Pharmaceutical
SAE Media Group —London
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Head of Protein Science
Substrate Bio —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- AI
- Annual leave
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ML Engineer - Scaling
Helical —London
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Computer Science
- Master's degree
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Midweight Designer
Ogilvy —London
- IT
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Imaging Applications Engineer
IXICO —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- DevOps
- English
- Master's degree
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme

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Product Lead – Manufacturing (Pharma)-London,UK

Navikenz
London

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Job details

Full-time

Qualifications

Engineering
Master's degree
Bachelor's degree
Business
Communication skills
FDA regulations

Full job description

Role Summary

The Product Lead – Manufacturing (Pharma) is responsible for end-to-end product ownership across commercial pharmaceutical manufacturing operations. This role ensures robust, scalable, compliant, and cost-efficient manufacturing processes aligned with regulatory requirements and business objectives. The role bridges Technical Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs, Engineering, and Commercial teams to drive lifecycle management, process optimization, technology transfer, and continuous improvement for assigned product(s) or portfolio.

The ideal candidate combines strong pharmaceutical manufacturing expertise with product strategy, lifecycle management, and cross-functional leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Product Ownership & Strategy

Own the manufacturing product strategy across lifecycle stages (launch scale maturity

optimization).
Define manufacturing readiness plans aligned with commercialization timelines.
Develop and maintain Target Manufacturing Profile (TMP) and process control strategies.
Lead capacity planning and long-term manufacturing strategy.

Tech Transfer & Commercialization

Lead technology transfer from R&D to commercial manufacturing.
Ensure successful process validation (PPQ), engineering batches, and launch readiness.
Drive cross-functional launch governance for new product introductions.
Manage site selection and CMO coordination where applicable.

GMP Compliance & Quality

Ensure full compliance with cGMP, FDA, EMA, ICH, and local regulatory standards.
Partner with Quality Assurance on deviations, CAPA, change control, and risk management.
Maintain inspection readiness and support regulatory audits.
Implement Quality by Design (QbD) principles and continuous verification programs.

Process Optimization & Operational Excellence

Improve yield, throughput, and cost of goods (COGS).
Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Optimize batch cycle times and reduce manufacturing variability.
Lead risk assessments (FMEA) and process robustness programs.

Cross-Functional Leadership

Collaborate with Supply Chain on demand forecasting and production planning.
Align with Regulatory Affairs for post-approval changes and variations.
Partner with Engineering on capital projects and automation initiatives.
Present manufacturing strategy and performance updates to executive leadership.

Financial & Performance Management

Own manufacturing-related P&L elements for assigned products.
Develop annual operating plans and cost-reduction strategies.
Monitor KPIs including:
- OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
- Batch success rate
- Deviation rate
- Right First Time (RFT)
- COGS performance
- On-time-in-full (OTIF) delivery

Experience

10–15+ years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Proven experience in oral solid dosage, injectables, biologics, or sterile manufacturing (as applicable).
Hands-on experience with:
- Process validation and PPQ
- Regulatory inspections (FDA/EMA)
- Tech transfer and commercialization
- GMP documentation systems
Experience managing cross-functional teams.

Technical Competencies

Deep knowledge of cGMP and global regulatory frameworks.
Strong understanding of:
- Process validation lifecycle
- Cleaning validation
- Change management systems
- Stability programs
Familiarity with MES, ERP, and digital batch record systems.
Risk management methodologies (FMEA, HACCP).

Leadership Competencies

Strategic thinking with operational execution capability.
Ability to influence without authority.
Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
Data-driven decision making.
Crisis management and problem-solving under pressure.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Successful commercial launch readiness
Audit outcomes (zero critical findings)
Yield and cost improvements
Reduction in deviation trends
Improved OEE and RFT metrics
On-time tech transfer completion

Education

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or related field.
- MBA or advanced management certification preferred.

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