Scale-Up Lead: Cell & Gene Therapy Manufacturing

Newton Colmore Consulting Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical devices firm based in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to oversee the transition of products into full-scale manufacturing. The role involves ensuring compliance with ISO standards, leading scaling projects, and collaborating across global teams. Candidates should have a degree in chemical engineering or biotechnology and a strong background in manufacturing engineering. Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Private healthcare

Generous pension contributions

Professional development benefits

Qualifications

• Strong background in manufacturing engineering within biotech, medical devices, or automation.
• Hands-on experience in product transfer, regulatory documentation, and customer-facing technical support.
• Passion for continuous improvement and collaborative problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Transfer products from development into full-scale manufacture, ensuring quality and compliance with ISO 13485 standards.
• Lead projects that scale up bioreactor and consumable systems.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners as a key technical interface.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Regulatory documentation

Technical support

Collaboration

Education

Degree in chemical engineering, biotechnology, or related field

Job description

A leading medical devices firm based in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to oversee the transition of products into full-scale manufacturing. The role involves ensuring compliance with ISO standards, leading scaling projects, and collaborating across global teams. Candidates should have a degree in chemical engineering or biotechnology and a strong background in manufacturing engineering. Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits are offered.