Operations Lead

PE Global (UK); South Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium (20%)

On-call allowance (€300)

Job summary

PE Global is recruiting for an Operations Lead on behalf of our biopharmaceutical client in Dublin. This is an initial 12-month contract, hybrid role, with primary production process ownership for New Product Introduction, Life Cycle Management Projects and CAPEX initiatives.

The role demands strong project management and cross-functional teamwork, with GMP compliance and a focus on process transfer, MES familiarity, and continuous improvement across formulation, filling and inspection.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a science discipline and 3+ years in biopharma manufacturing.
• Experience with cGMP regulatory requirements and QA documentation.
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects and drive process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead production and process-related projects, ensuring delivery with minimal supervision.
• Interface between PDTs and Manufacturing Operations, coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Develop and review Master Batch Records, Parameter Value Lists, SOPs and training materials.
• Support GMP compliance, change controls, and CAPEX/NPIs throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide troubleshooting on floor activities and drive improvements in form, fill and inspection.
• Plan, schedule and execute PPQ runs, assess process performance, and mentor staff.

Skills

Project Management

Critical thinking

Negotiation

Initiative

Technical writing

Problem solving

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Independent work

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science

Tools

MES

Job description

PE Global is recruiting for an Operations Lead on behalf of our biopharmaceutical client in Dublin. This is an initial 12-month contract, hybrid role.

Job Summary:

The Operations Team Lead will serve as primary production process owner responsible for New Product Introduction, Life Cycle Management Projects and/or CAPEX projects and established process improvements projects.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ability to take on and lead projects under minimum supervision
• Experience in working in cross function groups
• Knowledge of Aseptic processing
• Experience working in a fill/finish manufacturing environment
• Experience in MES an advantage
• Experience of technical transfer of products
• Demonstrated problem solving abilities

• Function as the site interface between the Product Delivery Teams (PDT’s), and ADL Manufacturing operations.
• Engaging with staff members within the Manufacturing department to ensure understanding of the processes and working collaboratively cross functionally with Facilities & Engineering, Quality, PD and Supply Chain.
• Develop, review, and approve Generic Master Batch Records and Parameter Value Lists across Formulation, Filling and Inspection
• Develop, review and update Production, Engineering, Operating Procedures & training materials
• Assist in providing training on scientific or technical aspects of the current process/project(s) to Direct Manufacturing
• Evaluate, plan, and implement solutions for process improvement opportunities both current and project related.
• Support scheduling and execution of Characterisation, Engineering and PPQ runs, ensuring all necessary pre-requisites are included on the schedule and assess process performance by observation of floor operations and review of performance data
• Provide troubleshooting support throughout the project and on the floor during execution of activities
• Hold people to account for delivery and behaviors within the Manufacturing Support team and associated with the project(s)
• Perform Job Hazard Assessments and Change Control Assessments to determine impact to Manufacturing
• Partner with Learning & Performance to define training strategies for current processes, NPIs and complex projects
• Consult with Quality Assurance to ensure that GMP standards are maintained in line with current SOP’s, batch documentation and licences
• Develop, review and update Protocols for manufacturing activities
• Documentation and approval of protocol deviations for manufacturing activities
• Consult with Process Development, Direct manufacturing, Equipment, and System Owners regarding process changes in an effective and timely manner
• Own and lead change controls as required by the Manufacturing support team
• Review and approve Bills of Materials
• Develop, review and update Product Quality Risk Assessments

Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong Project Management and organizational skills, including ability to follow assignments through to completion
• Critical thinking skills: Gathers data from key stakeholders, analyses and interprets information to develop solutions to technical problems of moderate complexity
• Negotiation and Influencing skills
• Take initiative to identify and drive improvements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills: Strong Technical writing skills for GMP documentation (e.g., investigations, procedures, change controls) and good Presentation skills
• Escalate issues professionally and in a timely manner
• Decision Making skills and confidence to challenge others on decisions that impact the manufacturing area
• Teamwork and Coaching others
• Ensures compliance within regulatory environment
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and deliver right first-time results under minimal direction

Relevant Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a science discipline.
• 3+ years of biopharmaceutical manufacturing experience in Fill Finish or related manufacturing or GMP experience in the pharmaceutical or medical device industry.
• Experience with regulatory compliance in cGMP manufacturing and testing of pharmaceutical products.

Shift Patterns and On-call Cover:

People required to go on a two-cycle shift pattern for the duration of each PPQ activities:

• 8 hour days operating over a 5 day week (Monday – Friday)
• 2 week rota
• Week 1 Morning Shift: 07:00 – 15:00 (Mon – Thurs) 07:00 – 14:00 (Fri)
• Week 2 Evening Shift: 14:30 – 22:30 (Mon – Thurs) 13:30 – 20:30 (Fri)
• Alternating pattern, so if on morning shift week 1 then on evening shift week 2 and so on.
• 20% shift premium applied

On-call cover for weekends from 07:00 Saturday – 19:00 Sunday (excluding nights)

• Rostered on-call
• Must be able to attend site if required over both days
• Compensation is as per the on-call policy
• €300 gross Rostered On-Call

Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland.