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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Microbiology leader to take ownership of both QC Microbiology operations and site-wide Contamination Control Strategy (CCS) within a growing pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This is a high-impact leadership role, combining team management with strategic influence across manufacturing, engineering, quality, and development functions.
Job Responsibility
Lead and develop QC Microbiology and Environmental Monitoring teams
ensure delivery of microbiological testing across raw materials, in-process and finished product
maintain laboratories in a state of continuous GMP compliance and inspection readiness
own and continuously improve the site-wide CCS in line with regulatory expectations
embed contamination control principles into facility design, material flows, and operational processes
drive CCS as a dynamic, data-led system informed by risk and trend analysis
act as site Subject Matter Expert for microbiology, aseptic processing, and cleanroom operations
provide input into deviations, investigations, CAPAs, and change controls
support audits and regulatory inspections as the microbiology lead
partner with Manufacturing, MSAT, QA, and Engineering to embed contamination control
lead trending and analysis of microbiology and environmental monitoring data
drive initiatives to reduce contamination risks and improve performance
support structured risk assessments and implementation of robust controls
deliver site-wide training on contamination control and microbiology practices
champion a culture of proactive risk identification and continuous improvement
Requirements
Significant experience within GMP pharmaceutical or biologics manufacturing environments
expertise in aseptic processing, environmental monitoring, and contamination control
proven experience leading and developing microbiology or laboratory teams
strong knowledge of global GMP regulations, including EU Annex 1
excellent stakeholder management and the ability to influence across a matrix organisation
a degree in Microbiology, Biological Sciences or a related discipline is preferred