Production Team Leader

Title:

Production Team Leader

Company:

Ipsen Biopharm Ltd

 

About Ipsen:

Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience, with global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K, we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation.

 Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavor every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence and impact. At Ipsen, every individual is empowered to be their true selves, grow and thrive alongside the company’s success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth, creating real impact on patients and society!

For more information, visit us at https://www.ipsen.com/ and follow our latest news on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Job Description:

At Ipsen, we are committed to improving the lives of patients, with a special focus on advancing neuroscience therapies. Our Wrexham site is a vital part of this mission, delivering cutting-edge solutions in a dynamic and collaborative environment. We are proud to be Pharma Company of the Year 2025, Great Place to Work certified and a Shingo Bronze Medallion holder, reflecting our commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

With a recent £24 million investment in the site and a further £86.4 million expansion underway, there has never been a more exciting time to join us. If you are passionate about making an impact and want to be part of a team that values growth, innovation, and excellence, then Ipsen could be where you thrive!

We are now seeking a Production Team Leader to join our Technical Operations organisation leading the transfer a new Drug Substance manufacturing process from Biopharmaceutical Development into Technical Operations for PPQ (Process Performance Qualification) and commercialisation. You’ll be responsible for managing a high-performing team to meet production targets while ensuring compliance with cGMP and EHS standards, and delivery the tech transfer project. You’ll drive the project forward, foster a culture of accountability, and support the development of your team. This role could also be suitable someone in a scientific role who possesses knowledge about the bio development stage of the process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take accountability for successful technology transfer and PPQ readiness, ensuring a smooth handover from Development to Technical Operations.
• Partner with cross-functional groups (PharmDev, QA, Engineering, Supply Chain) to troubleshoot, resolve issues, and support long-term commercial readiness.
• Lead, develop, and manage a team of operators, delivering the manufacturing schedule safely, efficiently, and compliantly. Build and maintain team capability, ensuring staff are trained, competent, and engaged.
• Drive a culture of accountability, operational discipline, and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the site’s strategy for operational excellence and sustainable growth.

Knowledge, skills & experience:

• Substantial experience within the pharmaceutical sector, specifically managing drug technology transfer and New Product Introduction (NPI) from R&D into commercial manufacturing.
• Project management capabilities
• Strong working knowledge of cGMP and EHS compliance
• Experience leading or supervising a manufacturing or technical operations team

You’ll be part of a passionate team committed to innovation, excellence, and making a difference for patients and society. If you’re a proactive leader with a passion for operational excellence and team development, then please apply today!

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