Senior Manufacturing Section Manager – Commercial Manufacturing (Maternity Cover)

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Section Manager for a maternity cover role in Edinburgh. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead teams in a GMP manufacturing environment, ensuring quality and compliance in the production of life-changing therapies. You will be responsible for strategic leadership, managing complex challenges, and fostering a collaborative team atmosphere. With a generous salary package, extensive annual leave, and a commitment to employee well-being, this role is perfect for someone passionate about advancing their career in the biotech sector. Join a forward-thinking organization that values inclusivity and innovation.

Benefits

31 days annual leave

Competitive pension scheme

Group Life Cover

Private healthcare

Flexible benefits

Access to mental health support

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a GMP manufacturing environment.
• Background in stem cells or cellular therapies.
• Strong understanding of GMP cleanroom practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple teams to ensure quality and compliance.
• Provide strategic leadership to the manufacturing teams.
• Manage recruitment and training of direct and indirect reports.

Skills

Leadership in GMP Manufacturing

Stem Cells and Cellular Therapies

GMP Cleanroom Practices

Communication Skills

Report Writing

Microsoft Word and Excel

Education

Life Science Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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Senior Manufacturing Section Manager – Commercial Manufacturing (Maternity Cover), Edinburgh

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Client:

RoslinCT

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Manufacturing

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

4

Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

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Job Description:

RoslinCT is a global CDMO focused on Advanced Cell and Gene Therapies. It was established in 2006, built upon the ground-breaking cloning technology of Dolly the Sheep. RoslinCT is one of the first to produce clinical-grade human pluripotent stem cells and developed the first CRISPR-edited cell therapy product for a major inherited disorder, taking it from early development to commercialization.

Senior Manufacturing Section Manager – Commercial Manufacturing (Maternity Cover)

Location: Edinburgh BioQuarter

Who are we?

We are RoslinCT, a world-leading cell and gene therapy contract development and manufacturing organisation creating cutting-edge therapies that change people’s lives.

Collaborative, dedicated and talented people are the backbone of our culture, working both autonomously and in driven teams to make life-changing products utilising ground-breaking science.

Find out more about what we do here!

• The opportunity to join a rapidly expanding company which is changing lives, giving you the skills and experience to develop your career.
• A generous salary package – we reward our people at the level they deserve.
• 31 days of annual leave, plus 4 public holidays which increases with tenure.
• A competitive company pension scheme to help you save for the future.
• Group Life Cover – you are automatically covered for three times your basic salary to give you and your family peace of mind.
• Private healthcare and access to mental health/wellbeing support as your health and wellbeing means a lot to us.
• Flexible benefits such as retail discounts and access to the Cycle2Work scheme.

Your new role

• An exciting opportunity to join our Manufacturingteam as a Senior Manufacturing Section Manager – Commercial Manufacturing.
• This is a maternity cover contract. It is anticipated that the role will be effective from 1 st July 2025 till 1 st July 2026.
• This is a key role overseeing multiple teams responsible to produce a key medication, with accountability for ensuring first-time quality, on-time delivery, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide continued vision and strategic leadership to the commercial manufacturing teams.
• Formulate realistic solutions to extremely complex problems.
• Analyse operational and technical data to communicate solutions effectively to senior and executive management.
• Coach Section Managers and Leads to ensure succession plan resilience.
• Manage change processes, including shift patterns, scaling operations, lifecycle management, and ad-hoc events.
• Ensure accountability for quality, compliance, and cleanroom standards, along with overseeing the team’s completion of quality-related documentation.
• Responsible for recruitment, training, development and timely performance management of all direct and indirect reports.
• Consistently influence and advocate high levels of GMP and GDP compliance, clean room behaviours and professionalism.

About you

• Prove leadership experience in a GMP manufacturing environment.
• Background in stem cells, cellular therapies, or cell banking – either through education or hands-on experience.
• Strong understanding of GMP cleanroom and sterile manufacturing practices.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams and departments.
• Highly organised with the flexibility to manage both short-term priorities and long-term projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering a positive and productive team environment.
• Exceptional report writing and documentation skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, with strong overall computer literacy.
• Quick to learn and eager to share knowledge to support team development.
• Capable of meeting tight deadlines while handling unexpected challenges.
• Adaptable and commi8ted, with a willingness to go above and beyond when business needs arise.

Qualifications

• Life Science degree or equivalent related subject.

Next Steps

If this sounds like you, then please hit ‘Apply’ now. We will ask you to upload your CV and complete a short application form detailing why you are interested and why we should hire you.

At RoslinCT, we’re all about inclusivity and creating a fair, welcoming workplace. Our goal is to make sure everyone knows they’re valued and encouraged to be themselves, whether they’re our employees, customers, or partners.

We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer. We treat all applicants fairly and don’t discriminate based on any protected characteristics. So, no matter who you are, we welcome your application with open arms.

If you’ve got any specific needs or concerns regarding accessibility during the recruitment process, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [emailprotected] . We’re here to assist and make things as smooth as possible for you.