**Excellent Opportunity for Technical Shift Lead**
A leading biologics company is seeking a highly skilled Technical Shift Lead to oversee New Product Introductions for our biologics operations team in the West of Ireland.
The ideal candidate will have proven people management experience and GMP experience in a pharma or biopharma environment, with a strong understanding of contamination control and aseptic processing standards.
We are looking for an experienced professional who can lead and support the team in activities such as compounding, filling, lyophilization, equipment preparation, formulation, buffer preparation, and processing to achieve operational goals.
The successful candidate will be responsible for coaching and mentoring the manufacturing team to enhance effectiveness through clear communication, fostering a culture of contamination control and adherence to aseptic best practices.
Key Responsibilities:
* Serve as primary contact and technical expert for the team.
* Lead and support team in activities to achieve operational goals.
* Coach and mentor manufacturing team to enhance effectiveness.
* Foster culture of contamination control and adherence to aseptic best practices.
* Communicate departmental goals to ensure production of cost-effective, quality-compliant products safely and efficiently.
Requirements:
* At least 5 years of experience in batch processing, automation, commissioning, and validation in FDA/HPRA-regulated industries.
* Bachelor's degree in chemistry, pharmacy, engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
* In-depth knowledge of cGMP and pharmaceutical regulatory requirements.
* Strong understanding of contamination control and aseptic processing standards.
* Technical expertise in pharmaceuticals, biologics, or similar fields.
* Preferably, at least 1 year of supervisory experience in a team setting.
* Strong technical knowledge and application of industry practices, capable of solving complex problems with informed judgment.