Technical Manager, GMP Pharmaceutical

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

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Wiltshire is seeking a GMP Pharma Technical Manager to oversee QA, QC, R&D, and operations. This role involves leading a technical team, implementing GMP best practices, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in a GMP-regulated environment and strong leadership skills. This is a unique opportunity to influence a cutting-edge facility and advance your career in a sustainable, purpose-driven organization.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment.
• Proven people management and leadership skills.
• A flexible, proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary technical team.
• Champion GMP best practices across the site.
• Ensure full compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Quality Assurance experience

People management skills

Leadership

GMP best practices

Analytical chemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC-MS

Chromatography

Job description

GMP Pharma Technical Manager

Wiltshire (on-site)

Full-time | Permanent

The Company

Based in a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in the heart of the Wiltshire countryside, our client was founded to meet growing patient demand for high-quality, UK-produced medicines. Carbon negative by design, the company places sustainability and innovation at the heart of everything it does.

The Role

As part of ongoing expansion, this newly created management role will oversee the QA, QC, R&D, and Operations & Maintenance functions across the business.

This is a unique opportunity to shape a role from the ground up, influence the direction of a cutting-edge, sustainable facility, and advance your career within a fast-growing, purpose-driven organisation.

Key responsibilities will include :

Leadership & Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary technical team (QA, QC, R&D)
• Oversee daily operations, ensuring effective planning and cross-functional collaboration
• Drive performance, innovation, and accountability across all technical functions

Quality & Compliance

• Champion GMP best practices across the site
• Create and implement GxP documentation and protocols
• Act as Subject Matter Expert during inspections and internal quality investigations
• Support QA in managing deviations, root cause analysis, and implementing CAPAs

Communication & Collaboration

• Work closely with production units to align priorities
• Track, analyse, and share key performance metrics with senior leadership
• Communicate strategy and updates from the leadership team to your department

Health & Safety

• Ensure full compliance with company and regulatory safety standards
• Promote a proactive safety culture and report incidents promptly

About You

We’re seeking a confident leader who thrives in a fast-moving, innovative environment. You will be hands‑on, quality‑focused, and excited by the opportunity to build and shape a team.

Ideally, you’ll bring :

• At least 5 years’ experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment
• Strong Quality Assurance experience
• Proven people management and leadership skills
• A flexible, proactive mindset

Are you looking to join a cutting-edge, sustainable business where you can have a genuine impact? Apply today!

Please note, due to the rural site location you must have access to your own transport.

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