Head of Technical

Planet Pharma Group Limited; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Planet Pharma is partnered with a patient-focused leading pharmaceutical company that is actively seeking a Head Of Technical to join their UK operations team and strategically lead their Technical Department.

In this role, you'll manage the managers of global artwork teams, packing teams, and manufacturing teams as part of a wider operational leadership team, setting visions for an exciting growth period in a leading company.

Core Requirements:

• Direct line management of 3 department managers, with dotted-line oversight of additional team members
• Manage complex, cross-functional projects including the introduction of new products to site
• Act as a key point of communication, presenting to senior leadership and engaging across all levels of the business
• Experience with OSD (oral solid doses) and biologics

Core Responsibilities:

Lead operational management across three departments:

• Artwork – Overseeing global packaging artwork across all affiliates
• Technical Packaging – Managing technical aspects of packaging, including new product launches and line issues
• Technical Manufacturing – Focused on manufacturing processes aligned with packaging operations

Additional responsibilities include:

• Departmental management
• Providing SME expertise in technology
• Enhancing technical operational effectiveness
• Operational leadership
• Ensuring EDCS effectiveness
• Managing projects and change initiatives
• Driving daily operational excellence while focusing on future planning, new technologies, and sustainability initiatives

We work closely with this client and have successfully placed multiple candidates in their teams. They also boast an impressive average tenure, attesting to their unique working culture.

This role offers an excellent package and salary, along with a clear career progression path!

If you'd like to learn more about this role and discuss an application, click APPLY or reach out directly with your CV and a suitable time to speak via email.

About Planet Pharma:

Planet Pharma is an American parented employment business and agency providing global staffing services, with headquarters in Chicago and an EMEA regional office in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in over 30 countries, with a network of 2,500+ active contractors globally, alongside a strong permanent/direct hire recruitment offering.

Our expertise and close relationships with clients and industry make us unique. Recently recognized by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, we have also received multiple industry awards for our commitment to excellence and service. Our expertise spans regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, submissions, clinical development, quality, biostatistics, and medical affairs/writing.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.