Process Scientist I: Manufacturing Optimization

IPSEN; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipsen in Wrexham is seeking a Process Scientist I to join the Manufacturing Science & Technology (MS&T) team, supporting commercial manufacturing operations at the site. You will work at the interface of science and manufacturing, providing technical expertise for drug substance and drug product processes.

You will contribute to process optimisation, data analysis, and investigations, helping ensure products are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in scientific/pharmaceutical/engineering field or significant relevant experience.
• Understanding of sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Support process optimisation and continuous improvement across drug substance and drug product manufacturing.
• Contribute to manufacturing investigations and data-driven root cause analysis.
• Assist CPV activities for commercial production lines and document results.
• Design and execute protocols to generate data supporting investigations.
• Analyse process data and prepare technical reports and recommendations.
• Collaborate with site functions to achieve MS&T objectives and improve performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Degree in Scientific/Pharmaceutical/Engineering field

Tools

Data analysis tools

Statistical software (JMP/Minitab)

Data visualization tools

Job description

Ipsen in Wrexham is seeking a Process Scientist I to join the Manufacturing Science & Technology (MS&T) team, supporting commercial manufacturing operations at the site. You will work at the interface of science and manufacturing, providing technical expertise for drug substance and drug product processes.

You will contribute to process optimisation, data analysis, and investigations, helping ensure products are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.