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Upstream Bioprocessing Team Leader

Hobson Prior
London
4 days ago
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Ready to engineer precision in the world of biotech? Join our client's cutting-edge team and play a vital role in developing the instrumentation that powers tomorrow's breakthroughs.

Hobson Prior is seeking an Upstream Bioprocessing Team Leader to oversee and manage a team of scientists in a biotechnology manufacturing environment. This role focuses on ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient production of clinical and commercial gene therapies. You will play a key role in leading operations, maintaining quality standards, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This is an on-site position with occasional opportunities for remote work.

Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage a team of up to six bioprocessing scientists, providing training, support, and performance management.
  • Ensure all team activities comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), data integrity, and documentation standards.
  • Oversee the timely and compliant completion of training for yourself and your team.
  • Manage GMP documentation, including addressing issues, corrective actions, and audit responses promptly and accurately.
  • Collaborate across departments to meet manufacturing schedules and resolve operational challenges.
  • Respond to quality issues during production and ensure the facility remains inspection-ready.
  • Promote safety by identifying risks, implementing controls, and ensuring team members are protected from harm.
  • Communicate goals, progress, and updates effectively within the team.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and coach team members to enhance processes and performance.
  • Maintain high standards for cleanroom behavior, environmental monitoring, and materials handling.

Key Skills and Requirements:

  • A degree in Science or Engineering.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, quality systems, and the process development lifecycle.
  • Experience in regulatory inspections and audit readiness.
  • Ability to lead and develop technical teams in a dynamic environment.
  • Strong organizational skills to manage risks and meet deadlines.
  • Analytical mindset with problem-solving abilities and experience working in cross-functional teams.
  • Commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

For more information, please contactJessica Taylor.

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Hobson Prior is a leading life sciences recruiter focused on finding exceptional people and matching them with the finest positions across the globe. Hobson Prior is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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