Deputy Production Manager

BioTalent Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK Clinical Research Organisation is seeking a Deputy Production Manager to join their pharmacy team in London. The role requires a science-based degree, strong GMP knowledge, and hands-on aseptic manufacturing experience. As a senior production role, you will manage the production team, maintain SOPs, and ensure GMP compliance across the facility. This position offers excellent benefits, including 25 days annual leave and opportunities for growth during the company's expansion.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Pension

Overtime pay

Enhanced benefits during facility expansion

Qualifications

• Strong GMP knowledge with hands-on aseptic/sterile manufacturing experience.
• Experience preparing sterile and non-sterile medicines.
• Previous supervisory or management experience in a GMP environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading the day-to-day management of the production team.
• Writing, reviewing, and maintaining SOPs.
• Overseeing preparation of sterile and non-sterile formulations.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Production management

Aseptic training

Mentoring

Education

Science-based degree (pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, microbiology)

Job description

Job Title: Deputy Production Manager
Company: Leading UK Clinical Research Organisation
Location: London, UK
Working Schedule: Full-time – On-site
Start Date: ASAP

About the Company

This organisation is one of the UK’s leading independent early-phase clinical research centres. They have built a strong reputation for running safe, high-quality Phase I trials with biotech and pharma partners worldwide. The pharmacy and production teams are central to this mission, preparing and managing investigational medicines under strict GMP.

The company is also in an exciting period of expansion. Facility upgrades are already underway, with further improvements due over the next 1–2 years. These will bring new capabilities, enhanced staff benefits, and a modernised GMP environment. Joining now means being part of that journey – shaping processes, influencing standards, and playing a direct role in how the pharmacy function grows.

The Role

We’re looking for a Deputy Production Manager to join the pharmacy team. This is a senior production role, ideal for someone with aseptic training and strong production management experience. You’ll deputise for the Production Manager, lead technicians, and ensure the highest GMP standards across sterile and non-sterile manufacturing.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the day-to-day management of the production team, including rotas and capacity planning.
• Writing, reviewing, and maintaining SOPs.
• Overseeing preparation of sterile and non-sterile formulations (suspensions, solutions, capsules).
• Managing environmental monitoring and aseptic operations.
• Representing pharmacy during audits and inspections.
• Mentoring technicians and apprentices, ensuring compliance and quality standards.
• Supporting the Production Manager with scheduling, documentation, and sponsor liaison.

You’ll work closely with QA and clinical operations, reporting directly into the Principal Pharmacist & Production Manager.

Key Requirements

We’re ideally looking for someone with:

• A science-based degree (pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, microbiology, or similar).
• Strong GMP knowledge with hands-on aseptic/sterile manufacturing experience.
• Experience preparing sterile and non-sterile medicines (solutions, suspensions, capsules).
• Previous supervisory or management experience in a GMP environment.
• Ability to write, review, and maintain SOPs.
• Confident with documentation, email communication, and regulatory standards.
• GPhC registration preferred but not essential if equivalent GMP aseptic production experience can be demonstrated.

What’s on Offer

• 25 days annual leave, pension, and overtime pay.
• Enhanced benefits as part of the upcoming facility expansion.
• A collaborative, supportive environment with fast feedback and interview turnaround.
• The chance to play a visible, high-responsibility role in shaping early-phase clinical research.