Bioprocess Shift Lead - 24/7 Manufacturing

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Athlone; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in Athlone, Ireland is seeking a Manufacturing Shift Lead to manage a Bioprocess Technician team in a 24/7 operation. You will lead safe, compliant production activities and ensure quality and timely handovers across shifts.

The role requires strong knowledge of cGMP, SOPs, batch records and data integrity, with hands-on leadership across upstream and downstream processes. Experience with process automation and manufacturing systems is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a cGMP-regulated biologics manufacturing environment.
• Experience across upstream and downstream biologics manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of SOPs, batch records and data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, compliant and efficient shift operations against the manufacturing schedule.
• Coordinate shift priorities, allocate resources, and maintain cross-shift communication.
• Oversee and perform activities across upstream and downstream areas as needed.
• Ensure documentation, batch records and deviations are properly handled.

Skills

cGMP biologics

Upstream/downstream

Manufacturing processes

Contamination control

Data integrity

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science

Tools

SAP

TrackWise

Process automation

Job description

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in Athlone, Ireland is seeking a Manufacturing Shift Lead to manage a Bioprocess Technician team in a 24/7 operation. You will lead safe, compliant production activities and ensure quality and timely handovers across shifts.

The role requires strong knowledge of cGMP, SOPs, batch records and data integrity, with hands-on leadership across upstream and downstream processes. Experience with process automation and manufacturing systems is essential.