Lead Upstream Process Development (Mammalian & Synthetic)

SRG; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

CPI is seeking an experienced Upstream Process Development Manager to provide strong leadership across our biologics upstream capabilities in Synthetic & Mammalian Upstream Process Development, based in Darlington.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage resources, drive delivery, ensure GMP compliance, and collaborate with clients and partners to scale up and optimise upstream processes.

Qualifications

• Experience leading upstream biologics teams across multiple projects.
• Experience with CHO, HEK293 or related platforms.
• Ability to manage resources, timelines and cross-functional delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and support upstream scientists and engineers across multiple projects.
• Plan, track, and adjust delivery; balance workload and priorities.
• Provide high-level technical leadership and governance in upstream biologics.
• Engage with clients and partners to support bid development and delivery.
• Ensure work adheres to SHE, GMP/GxP and data integrity standards.

Skills

Upstream process development

People management

Resource planning

Stakeholder engagement

GMP/GxP compliance

Job description

CPI is seeking an experienced Upstream Process Development Manager to provide strong leadership across our biologics upstream capabilities in Synthetic & Mammalian Upstream Process Development, based in Darlington.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage resources, drive delivery, ensure GMP compliance, and collaborate with clients and partners to scale up and optimise upstream processes.