Drug Substance Production Lead – PPQ & Tech Transfer

Ipsen; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipsen Biopharm Ltd. in the UK is seeking a Production Team Leader – New Drug Substance to drive the transfer of a new Drug Substance manufacturing process from Biopharmaceutical Development into Technical Operations for PPQ and eventual commercialisation.

You will lead a high-performing team to meet production targets while upholding cGMP and EHS standards. The role focuses on technology transfer, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering a robust manufacturing schedule with accountability

Qualifications

• Substantial experience within the pharmaceutical sector, specifically managing drug technology transfer and New Product Introduction (NPI) from R&D into commercial manufacturing.
• Project management capabilities
• Strong working knowledge of cGMP and EHS compliance
• Experience leading or supervising a manufacturing or technical operations team

Responsibilities

• Take accountability for successful technology transfer and PPQ readiness, ensuring a smooth handover from Development to Technical Operations.
• Partner with cross-functional groups (PharmDev, QA, Engineering, Supply Chain) to troubleshoot, resolve issues, and support long-term commercial readiness.
• Lead, develop, and manage a team of operators, delivering the manufacturing schedule safely, efficiently, and compliantly.
• Build and maintain team capability, ensuring staff are trained, competent, and engaged.
• Drive a culture of accountability, operational discipline, and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the site’s strategy for operational excellence and sustainable growth.

Skills

Project management

cGMP knowledge

EHS compliance

People leadership

Job description

Ipsen Biopharm Ltd. in the UK is seeking a Production Team Leader – New Drug Substance to drive the transfer of a new Drug Substance manufacturing process from Biopharmaceutical Development into Technical Operations for PPQ and eventual commercialisation.

You will lead a high-performing team to meet production targets while upholding cGMP and EHS standards. The role focuses on technology transfer, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering a robust manufacturing schedule with accountability