Production Manager, Aseptics

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Rhyl; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BCUHB North Wales is seeking a Pharmaceutical Production Lead to support the Head of Pharmacy Technical Services in operational leadership, regionalising and modernising our production services during a pivotal transformation.

We are seeking a senior leader with extensive GMP knowledge, quality systems experience and a proven track record in delivering transformational change, with a commitment to patient safety and service improvement. Welsh language desirable.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree such as Level 7 Pharmaceutical Technology & Quality Assurance (PTQA), Masters or Science Training Programme (STP).
• Pharmaceutical Science or relevant pharmaceutical knowledge.
• Specialist and practical experience of GMP systems management acquired over 5 years.
• Equivalent to that required by MHRA guidance for post graduate diploma.
• Management or Leadership qualification or accreditation - demonstrable equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior operational and professional leadership for Pharmacy Technical Services production teams.
• Lead complex change programmes and regionalise services.
• Deliver safe, high-quality care and maintain GMP compliance.

Skills

GMP systems management

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Quality risk management

Project management

Communication

NHS Aseptic services

Change control

CAPA

Stock management

Excel

Education

Masters in Pharmaceutical Technology & Quality Assurance

MHRA guidance post‑graduate diploma

Leadership qualification or accreditation

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Overview

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB), the largest health organisation in Wales, is seeking an exceptional Pharmaceutical Production Lead to support the Head of Pharmacy Technical Services to operationally lead, regionalise and modernise our pharmaceutical production services during a pivotal period of strategic transformation and service redesign.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to influence how Pharmacy Technical Services are delivered not only within North Wales but nationally across Wales as part of the Transforming Access to Medicines programme (TrAMS). We are looking for a senior leader who can lead complex change with clarity and credibility, supporting the continued development of a high-performing regionalised service to support us improving quality, capacity, equity of access and patient outcomes through innovation and strong leadership.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

As the Production Lead, you will provide senior operational and professional leadership for Pharmacy Technical Services production teams, ensuring safe, effective, and high-quality service delivery. You will play a critical role in leading teams through change, supporting the development of a positive and inclusive culture, and enabling high-performing teams to thrive within a complex and evolving service landscape. This will include building trust, fostering collaboration, shared accountability, and creating conditions where teams feel supported to continuously improve quality and outcomes.

We are seeking a confident and credible senior leader who can navigate complexity, support teams through change, and deliver improvement in a structured and inclusive way. We are looking for someone who brings:

• Extensive experience within Pharmacy technical Services/Aseptic services and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• In-depth knowledge of GMP, Pharmaceutical Quality Systems and regulatory compliance
• Experience of leading and delivering transformational change programmes
• Strong strategic thinking and operational management capability
• Highly developed leadership, influencing, and communication skills
• A commitment to innovation, service improvement, and patient-centred care

The successful candidate will demonstrate a clear commitment to developing people, supporting a positive team culture, and enabling services to deliver safe, high-quality care through engaged and high-performing teams.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Person specification

Essential

Essential criteria

• Masters Degree such as Level 7 Pharmaceutical Technology & Quality Assurance (PTQA), Masters or Science Training Programme (STP)
• Pharmaceutical Science or relevant pharmaceutical knowledge
• Specialist and practical experience of GMP systems management acquired over 5 years
• Equivalent to that required by MHRA guidance for post graduate diploma
• Management or Leadership qualification or accreditation - demonstrable equivalent experience

Desirable criteria

• Accredited Product Approver (S10 Medical Act) and Cleanroom Supervision (CRS) accreditation
• Quality Improvement Accreditation
• Training qualification or accreditation or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential criteria

• Relevant post-qualification GMP experience providing NHS Aseptic services or within an MHRA licensed unit
• Experience of Quality Risk Management (QRM) or other comprehensive pharmaceutical quality management system
• Experience of undertaking risk assessment, root cause analysis and CAPA, change control
• Experience of stock management of hazardous and time-limited materials, and interpretation of stability data obtained from a range of sourcesExperience of managing a team of people

Skills And Attributes

Essential criteria

• Good communication skills including being able to present complex information, share knowledge and influence others
• Project management and strong organisation skills, including being able to plan and document complex schedules and processes, and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines
• Capacity to think strategically and analyse, evaluate and solve complex problems
• Confident user 0f computer systems, demonstrating attention to detail at all levels, including utilisation and understanding of spreadsheets, in order to identify , record, compare and analyse data from multiple sources
• Self aware and acts with integrity
• Committed to continuing professional development for self and others

Desirable criteria

• Welsh language skills are desirable