Product Owner Manager - Pharmaceuticals / Life Sciences

Found Consultancy; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global pharmaceuticals company is seeking a Product Owner Manager in Tees Valley. The successful candidate will oversee the product lifecycle from conception to market, lead a team of product owners, and ensure alignment with company strategy. Key qualifications include a degree in a relevant field and strong communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Leading salary and benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Engineering or related field required.
• Strong communication and project management skills needed.
• Advanced certifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing team of Product Owners.
• Oversight of the product lifecycle.
• Guide technical support for manufacturing.
• Oversee new product introductions.
• Drive process improvements.
• Champion risk management and corrective actions.

Skills

Team leadership

Product Control Strategy

Process improvements

Pharmaceuticals product ownership

Risk management

Education

Degree in Science or Engineering

Tools

Sustainability software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Product Owner Manager – Pharmaceuticals / Life Sciences

Drug development & manufacturing

Salary: £75,000k – £100,000k: relocation package available with this hire

Type: Full time permanent

Location: Darlington - Tee Valley

Sector: Global Pharmaceuticals manufacturing / supply chain

This is an excellent opportunity to join a global pharmaceuticals matrix organisation in a new Product Owner Team Manager appointment. You will be responsible for defining and overseeing the product lifecycle, from conception to market, with a specific focus on pharmaceutical new drug products. This role involves translating manufacturing business needs into actionable product requirements, working with technical teams to drive development, and ensuring products align with customer needs and company strategy.

Key experience

• Leading a team of experienced product owners
• Product Control Strategy
• Provide strategic oversight
• Process improvements / quality / risk management
• Pharmaceuticals / life sciences new drug development product ownership

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of Product Owners, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
• Strategic oversight across the product lifecycle, ensuring quality, effective knowledge transfer, and implementation of the Product Control Strategy.
• Guide technical support for manufacturing, resolve operational issues, and reduce waste.
• Oversee new product introductions and planned changes, ensuring smooth transitions to production.
• Champion product and process improvements focused on critical quality attributes, cost efficiency, and performance standards.
• Promote risk management, sponsor investigations and root cause analysis, and drive corrective actions. Lead a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, advancing digital tools and manufacturing technologies to maintain industry leadership.
• Sponsorship of Investigations and Root Cause Analysis: Sponsor investigations and root cause analysis for deviations, providing strategic leadership and overseeing corrective and preventive actions.
• Culture Leadership: Champion a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and excellence, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Degree in Science, Engineering or related field. Advanced certifications
• Proficiency in sustainability software and data analysis tools.
• Strong communication, project management, and client engagement skills.

Benefits

• Leading salary and benefits with flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunities for professional development and extra certifications.