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An amazing opportunity has arisen for a Head of MSAT (Manufacturing Science and Technology), at our Dundee manufacturing site. The Head of MSAT is responsible for leading the strategic direction, delivery, and continuous improvement of all technical service operations and tech transfers across the Dundee site. This role ensures high-quality service delivery, operational efficiency, compliance with industry standards, and strong customer satisfaction. This position requires a balance of technical product and process troubleshooting support, ongoing process monitoring, validation activities, technical transfer projects, and relevant stability program support.
Job Responsibility:
Leadership of MSAT & AS&T teams, including proactive development of team members, ensuring that the technical competencies/knowledge to support the site’s processes are in place, budgetary control, and team performance management
Responsible for managing new product introduction and process improvement activities throughout the site (processes and associated documentation)
Implements safe and GMP compliant working practices in the function, and ensures team perform their duties accordingly
Provide technical support and troubleshooting support to production team at site
Ensure products are validated and remain in constant state of validation throughout the manufacturing life of the product within a site (including continuous monitoring)
As a key member of Site Leadership team, work to develop site strategy, implement site performance KPI’s, and translate these into specific annual performance goals
Act as the senior escalation point for key clients and stakeholders by building strong relationships with customers and partners
Requirements:
Proven experience in a manufacturing environment including successful drug product technical transfer projects
MSc. In Science, Pharmacy or Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Technology or equivalent experience
8-12 + years in manufacturing and technical project management experience in a pharmaceutical environment, with progressive leadership experience
Knowledge of GMP and FDA manufacturing regulations
Ability to analyse and interpret data
Strong written and oral communication skills
Experience in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures
Demonstrated expertise in pharmaceutical formulation, process development, or manufacturing technology
Demonstrated knowledge & awareness of current industry issues & evolving trends in the regulated environment
both domestically & internationally
Excellent leadership skills, negotiating and influencing skills, and an ability to manage resources to meet changing priorities
Computer literacy – ERP systems and Microsoft packages
Knowledge of latest pharmaceutical production technologies