Technical Operations Senior Associate

Cycle Pharmaceuticals; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Cambridge is seeking a driven professional to lead product lifecycle management in Technical Operations. You will support manufacturing processes, manage vendor relationships, and drive projects with a focus on quality. Ideal candidates have a Scientific or Engineering degree and robust experience in pharmaceutical production processes. The position offers a competitive salary, a performance-based bonus, and a collaborative work environment. This is a full-time hybrid role.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Company pension scheme

100% employer paid Private Health Insurance

Life and Critical Illness Insurance

Regular team building events

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in the Pharmaceutical or Life Science industry.
• Proven production experience in tablet compression or other processes.
• Ability to maintain relationships with vendors effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for commercial manufacturing.
• Drive manufacturing improvement projects.
• Communicate efficiently across departments.

Skills

Scientific or Engineering Degree

Practical experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing

Knowledge of ICH guidelines

Self-starter with problem-solving skills

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Pharmaceutical or Life Science

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Quality management systems

Job description

Position Summary

This is a full-time position in the Technical Operations team within the Operations and Regulatory department, working in our Cambridge office on a hybrid basis (minimum 3 days in the office).

Are you ready to make a real impact in a fast‑growing, patient‑focused company?

We’re looking for a driven professional to lead and contribute to the product lifecycle management of Cycles’ commercial products. In this key Technical Operations role, you’ll drive projects and technical processes with analytical thinking and demonstrate strong project leadership, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget and to the highest standards through effective vendor and internal stakeholder management.

You’ll collaborate with talented cross‑functional teams, expand your internal network and play a critical part in defining and delivering the product lifecycle management plan. If you’re looking to apply your transferable skills in meaningful ways and make a real difference to our growth plan and our patients, then we’d love to hear from you.

Our Company

At Cycle Pharma, we believe that Every Single Patient Matters. This is at the heart of why we work and we’re looking for people to join our team who share our vision.

Our core focus areas include rare metabolic, immunological and neurological genetic conditions, where we improve existing drugs, repurpose them for new uses and bring generics back to market. Using cutting‑edge drug delivery technologies, we enhance the efficiency of treatments, offering patients greater freedom and choice.

Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, with a significant US presence, Cycle has scaled rapidly and was named one of the UK’s fastest‑growing private companies by The Sunday Times (Sunday Times 100 2024 & Sunday Times -- Tech 2025).

If you want to know more about what we do, why not check out our website below and look at some of our patient stories: Patient Stories – Cycle Pharma.

What you’ll be doing in this role

• Provide technical support of commercial manufacturing, including both API and drug product at our CMO network including leading investigations, change controls and CAPAs.
• Build and develop strong working relationships with new and existing third‑party vendors.
• Drive manufacturing improvement projects with support from line manager, to ensure they are delivered according to Cycle’s timelines, costs and milestones whilst maintaining efficient vendor management.
• Provide cover for the Technical Team during absences.
• Drive project planning and project scoping for cost reduction and robustness improvement activities for commercial manufacturing with support from line manager.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of relevant guidance (in particular US‑FDA focused).
• Execute assigned tasks relating to commercial products, following SOPs / guidelines and making and implementing suggestions for improvement on processes.
• Lead activities relating to data trending, risk assessments, deviation investigations and change controls.
• Efficiently communicate across departments to share knowledge and contribute ideas.

Skills and experience

• Scientific or Engineering Degree or equivalent experience within the Pharmaceutical or Life Science industry.
• Proven practical experience within the pharmaceutical industry including at Web, at least one of the following manufacturing processes: Tablet compression, Wet or dry granulation, Coating, Encapsulation, Lyophilisation, Solution/suspension manufacturing.
• Knowledge and application of ICH guidelines.
• Ability to work in a proactive and autonomous manner, as well as being part of a team.
• Ability to create and maintain strong working relationships across the organisation and with external partners.
• Enthusiasm and personal initiative to solve problems, a self‑starter with ability to work unsupervised.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem‑solving skills.
• Quality focused and high attention to detail.

Desirable skills

• Lean Six Sigma Methodologies
• Quality by Design
• Vendor management of third‑party CMOs / CROs or experience working at a third‑party CMO or CRO.
• Data Trending and associated statistical knowledge
• Quality management systems

What we can offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• A collaborative high performing work environment
• Performance based bonus
• Opportunity to join a fast growing and ambitious business
• Company pension scheme
• 100% employer paid membership for Private Health Insurance
• Life and Critical Illness Insurance
• Regular team building events and an agile working environment
• Core working hours of 10am - 4pm

Diversity and Inclusion statement

At Cycle Pharmaceuticals, we are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful, positive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, or any Security protected characteristic. We actively support and embrace diversity, and we are working to build a team that reflects a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives.

We value your unique contributions and encourage you to join us in συνέχεια shaping a more inclusive future. If you require any reasonable adjustments – whether during the application process or in the workplace – we will be happy to support your needs. At Cycle, equality, inclusion, and respect are at the core of everything we do. We fully comply with all applicable employment laws, including those related to non-discrimination, work authorization, and employment eligibility verification.