Pharma Manufacturing: Associate Director, Technical Ops

Almac Group; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

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Bonus scheme

Benefits package

Job summary

Almac Group in Craigavon, UK seeks an Associate Director – Manufacturing to provide strategic leadership across GMP manufacturing within Technical Operations. You will ensure safe, efficient, compliant operations and oversee process/ cleaning validation while enabling the introduction of new equipment and facilities.

You will offer expert technical guidance to clients and oversee audits, with a focus on delivering high-quality products to global markets.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in pharmaceutical development and GMP manufacturing.
• Experience in leadership roles within a pharmaceutical/biotech setting.
• Proven track record in technical transfer and process validation (PPQ/CPV).
• Experience supporting client audits and regulatory inspections.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across GMP manufacturing activities.
• Ensure operations are delivered safely, efficiently and in compliance.
• Oversee process and cleaning validation and support new equipment introductions.
• Provide expert technical guidance to clients and internal teams.

Skills

Leadership

GMP manufacturing

Process validation

Technical transfer

Client liaison

Education

Degree in Life Science / Pharmacy / Chemistry / Engineering

Tools

PPQ/CPV experience

Cleaning validation

Equipment qualification

Job description

Almac Group in Craigavon, UK seeks an Associate Director – Manufacturing to provide strategic leadership across GMP manufacturing within Technical Operations. You will ensure safe, efficient, compliant operations and oversee process/ cleaning validation while enabling the introduction of new equipment and facilities.

You will offer expert technical guidance to clients and oversee audits, with a focus on delivering high-quality products to global markets.