Production Team Leader

Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Inc.; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipsen Biopharm Ltd in Wrexham is seeking an experienced Production Team Lead to oversee daily Drug Substance manufacturing, develop the production team, and support transferring processes from R&D to commercial production.

The role emphasizes operational readiness, safe and compliant manufacturing, and driving continuous improvement with cross-functional partnership across R&D, QA, Engineering and Supply Chain.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in regulated manufacturing (pharma/biotech).
• Proven leadership in manufacturing/technical ops teams.
• Experience supporting tech transfer and NPIs from R&D to commercial.
• Experience driving operational performance and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing production team to safely meet the manufacturing schedule.
• Oversee technology transfer readiness and PPQ handovers from Development to Technical Operations.
• Ensure personnel are trained, competent, and engaged for ops excellence.
• Drive a culture of accountability, quality, and continuous improvement across manufacturing.
• Collaborate with R&D, QA, Engineering, and Supply Chain to resolve issues and enable readiness for commercial production.
• Lead investigations and CAPA to address deviations and quality events.

Skills

Leadership

People development

Operational excellence

Quality & compliance

Stakeholder collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

Quality systems

Job description

Title: Production Team Leader

Company: Ipsen Biopharm Ltd

About Ipsen:

Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience, with global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K, we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation. Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavor every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence and impact. At Ipsen, every individual is empowered to be their true selves, grow and thrive alongside the company's success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth, creating real impact on patients and society!

Job Description:

At Ipsen, we are committed to improving the lives of patients, with a special focus on advancing neuroscience therapies. Our Wrexham site is a vital part of this mission, delivering cutting-edge solutions in a dynamic and collaborative environment. We are proud to be Great Place to Work certified and a Shingo Bronze Medallion holder, reflecting our commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

With a recent £24 million investment in the site and a further £86.4 million expansion underway, there has never been a more exciting time to join us. If you are passionate about making an impact and want to be part of a team that values growth, innovation, and excellence, then Ipsen could be where you thrive!

We are seeking an experienced Production Team Lead to oversee daily Drug Substance manufacturing operations, lead and develop production team, and support the successful transfer of manufacturing process from R&D into commercial production.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring operational readiness, and delivering safe, efficient and complaint manufacturing while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, develop, and manage a high performing production team, ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of the manufacturing schedule.
• Take accountability for successful technology transfer and PPQ readiness, ensuring a smooth handover from Development to Technical Operations.
• Build and maintain team capability by ensuring personnel are appropriately trained, competent and engaged.
• Drive a culture of accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across the manufacturing department.
• Partner with cross-functional groups (R&D, QA, Engineering, Supply Chain) to troubleshoot, resolve issues, implement effective solutions and support long-term commercial readiness.
• Ensure deviations, incidents and quality issues are appropriately recorded, investigated and addressed.
• Contribute to the site's strategy for operational excellence, sustainable growth and continuous improvement initiatives.

Knowledge, skills & experience:

• Demonstrated experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences or other regulated manufacturing sectors.
• Proven leadership experience within a manufacturing or technical operations team. Experience within Drug Substance or Biologics Active Pharmaceutical (API) Manufacture is desirable.
• Experience supporting technology transfer and New Product Introduction (NPI) from R&D into commercial manufacturing is desirable.
• Experience in driving operational performance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems , including change control, quality event management and CAPA processes, with the ability to lead investigations and apply structured problem-solving tools to resolve complex operational issues.

Key Competencies:

• Leadership and people development
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Effective stakeholder collaboration
• Quality and compliance focus
• Accountability and ownership
• Change management and development

You'll be part of a passionate team committed to innovation, excellence, and making a difference for patients and society. If you're a proactive leader with a passion for operational excellence and team development, then.

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Inclusion & Diversity:

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels heard, valued, and supported; where we embrace "The Real Us". The value we place on different perspectives and experiences drives our commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities. When we include diverse ways of thinking, we make more thoughtful decisions and discover more innovative solutions. Together we strive to better understand the communities we serve. This means we also want to help you perform at your best when applying for a role with us. If you require any adjustments or support during the application process,