Pharma Manufacturing Product Lead

Navikenz; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Greater London is seeking a Product Lead for Manufacturing to oversee the end-to-end product ownership in commercial pharmaceutical manufacturing operations. The candidate will drive compliance and optimize processes while leading cross-functional teams. This role requires 10–15 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, particularly in dosage forms and regulatory environments. The company emphasizes strategic thinking and strong leadership skills, alongside offering competitive remuneration and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Proven experience in oral solid dosage, injectables, biologics, or sterile manufacturing.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the manufacturing product strategy across lifecycle stages.
• Ensure full compliance with cGMP, FDA, EMA, and local standards.
• Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Pharmaceutical manufacturing expertise

Product strategy

Cross-functional leadership

Process validation

Regulatory inspections

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related field

MBA or advanced management certification

Tools

MES

ERP

Digital batch record systems

Job description

A leading pharmaceutical company in Greater London is seeking a Product Lead for Manufacturing to oversee the end-to-end product ownership in commercial pharmaceutical manufacturing operations. The candidate will drive compliance and optimize processes while leading cross-functional teams. This role requires 10–15 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, particularly in dosage forms and regulatory environments. The company emphasizes strategic thinking and strong leadership skills, alongside offering competitive remuneration and career growth opportunities.