Microbiological Quality & Sterility Assurance Manager

Johnson & Johnson; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company based in Blackpool is seeking a Microbiological Quality & Sterility Assurance Manager. This role involves leading contamination control policies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and mentoring a team. Candidates should possess a BSc in a related field and have a minimum of 8 years experience in a GMP/ISO environment, along with proven leadership abilities. This position offers an opportunity to impact quality and standards in the healthcare sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in a GMP/ISO regulated medical device or pharmaceutical environment.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong knowledge of EU, USA, and ISO standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead contamination control and sterility assurance policies for the Blackpool manufacturing site.
• Serve as the technical leader in aseptic processing.
• Support product development and manufacturing activities.

Skills

Leadership

Microbiology testing

Contamination control

Sterilization validation

Regulatory compliance

Education

BSc in Microbiology, Biology, Engineering or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.

J&J MedTech is recruiting for a Microbiological Quality & Sterility Assurance Manager based in Blackpool, UK, reporting to the Sr Mgr Microbiological Quality & Sterility Assurance.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead contamination control and sterility assurance policies for the Blackpool manufacturing site.
• Serve as the technical leader in aseptic processing, contamination control, sterilization, reprocessing, and microbiology.
• Support product development, manufacturing activities, and ensure compliance with quality regulations and standards.
• Manage teams and support activities such as R&D, planning, sourcing, making, external influencing, internal influencing, and supply chain sustainability related to microbiological quality and sterility assurance.
• Maintain knowledge of best practices, standards, and guidance in sterilization and environmental monitoring.
• Provide training, mentorship, and leadership within the team.
• Engage with external regulators, standard organizations, and industry experts to influence best practices and standards.

Qualifications

• BSc in Microbiology, Biology, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in a GMP/ISO regulated medical device or pharmaceutical environment.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Experience with sterilization validation, environmental controls, and microbiology testing.
• Strong knowledge of EU, USA, and ISO standards.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Additional Requirements

• Experience interacting with regulatory authorities is preferred.
• Proficiency in software such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and analytical tools.

This job posting is active and open for applications.