Sterility Assurance Sr Mgr EMEA Compounding

Baxter; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a Sterility Assurance Manager for the EMEA region. The candidate will lead the development and implementation of sterility assurance strategies across aseptic compounding facilities. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with cGMP regulations, managing environmental monitoring programs, and promoting continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and validated experience in sterility assurance or aseptic manufacturing, ideally with at least 5 years in microbiology within a regulated environment.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package

Professional development opportunities

Focus on work-life balance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in sterility assurance or aseptic manufacturing.
• Experience with regulatory inspections in the EU.
• Validated experience in aseptic techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sterility assurance strategies.
• Lead the Sterility Assurance network in EMEA.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Leadership experience

Microbiology knowledge

GMP knowledge

Contamination management

Communication in English

Problem-solving

Education

Microbiology or Biotechnology degree

Job description

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Sterility Assurance Manager EMEA

Summary

We are looking for a Sterility Assurance Manager to lead the development and implementation of sterility assurance strategies across aseptic compounding facilities in the EMEA region. As the regional Subject Matter Expert (SME) in microbiology and sterility assurance you will drive continuous improvement and innovation in sterility assurance programs. Your role involves ensuring that contamination control environmental monitoring and aseptic practices are standardized and maintained in line with cGMP regulations global regulatory standards and Baxters global strategy across all EMEA sites.

Key Responsibilities

Sterility Assurance Leadership

• Develop and implement sterility assurance strategies across EMEA compounding sites
• Acting as a SME on sterility assurance in the EMEA Compounding team and as a primary Point-of-Contact for the relevant Regulatory Agencies during the on-site inspections and the relevant follow-up (e.g. MHRA HPRA ANSM AIFA)
• Lead the EMEA Sterility Assurance network and collaborate with the Global Sterility Assurance Council
• Maintain professional standards and continuously improve expertise
• Promote and uphold the Quality Policy and Business Objectives by embedding quality in all activities

Environmental Monitoring & Contamination Control

• Ensure effective deployment of environmental monitoring programs in compliance with GMP and global standards
• Analyze environmental monitoring data and contamination events to identify risks and improvement opportunities

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen the Sterility Assurance program while maintaining compliance
• Encourage a culture of constant improvement to mitigate contamination risks and advance strategic objectives
• Support standardization of sterility assurance practices across the Compounding organization
• Evaluate and implement new technologies for microbiological testing and environmental control (e.g. rapid microbial methods automation)
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to optimize aseptic processes and facility design

Training & Compliance

• Ensure adequacy of training materials and periodic retraining for operational and quality staff
• Provide mentoring on sterility assurance problem-solving across functions and sites
• Review and approve sterility assurance-related Change Controls and documentation (e.g. risk assessments regional procedures)
• Ensure compliance with Annex 1 ICH MHRA Special Guidance EP BP and other relevant regulatory guidelines

Qualifications

• A Microbiology Biotechnology degree with experience of aseptic techniques.
• Validated experience in sterility assurance or aseptic manufacturing within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry - preferably have 5 years experience of microbiology experience in an aseptic facility.
• Proven leadership experience in multi-site or regional roles
• Proficient knowledge of GMP aseptic methods and contamination management techniques
• Experience with regulatory inspections in the EU
• Preferably Operational experience in aseptic manufacturing and lean manufacturing practices
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of French and Italian is desirable

What are some of the benefits of working at Baxter

• Competitive total compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• High importance placed on work life balance

Equal Employment Opportunity

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