Senior Aseptic Science Leader - GMP & Innovation

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; University City (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Highly Advanced Pharmaceutical Scientist to provide leadership across aseptic services, supporting around 80,000 aseptic preparations annually. You will develop quality systems, ensure GMP compliance, drive service innovation and deliver high-quality patient care.

This role requires leadership of a skilled workforce, collaboration with clinical and operational colleagues, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement within one of

Qualifications

• Significant experience in GMP and quality assurance.
• Expert knowledge of pharmaceutical technology and aseptic services.
• Passion for quality, patient safety and continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with clinical and operational colleagues.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making in complex situations.
• Experience managing change and service development.
• Outstanding communication and ability to explain complex information.
• Proactive, adaptable, and driven to lead innovation.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across aseptic services and guide a skilled workforce.
• Develop and maintain pharmaceutical quality systems compliant with GMP.
• Drive service innovation and continuous improvement in aseptic care.
• Collaborate with senior clinical and operational teams to shape strategy.
• Ensure safe, high-quality patient care through strong operational leadership.

Skills

GMP experience

Quality assurance

Aseptic services

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Change management

Problem solving

Collaboration

Professional development

Job description

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Highly Advanced Pharmaceutical Scientist to provide leadership across aseptic services, supporting around 80,000 aseptic preparations annually. You will develop quality systems, ensure GMP compliance, drive service innovation and deliver high-quality patient care.

This role requires leadership of a skilled workforce, collaboration with clinical and operational colleagues, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement within one of