Job Description
Blackfield Associates are supporting a leading organisation in clinical and commercial gene therapy manufacturing, to recruit for a Bioprocessing Team Leader to join the team within their upstream manufacturing facility.
Responsibilities:
As the Bioprocessing Team Leader, you’ll manage and inspire a team of Bioprocessing Scientists to deliver safe, compliant, and reliable manufacturing operations. You’ll ensure adherence to GMP standards, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and help to achieve key milestones in product development and delivery.
Team Leadership:
* Manage and develop a team of up to 12 Bioprocessing Scientists.
* Coordinate training, motivation, and performance management to build a high-performing team.
* Champion employee engagement and retention.
Compliance & Quality:
* Ensure all operations adhere to GMP, Data Integrity, and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
* Lead first-response activities for quality issues and maintain an inspection-ready facility.
Operational Excellence:
* Drive on-time delivery of GMP products as per the manufacturing schedule.
* Oversee safety and risk management within the team.
* Promote continuous improvement in workflows and team practices.
Collaboration:
* Work cross-functionally to meet manufacturing and performance targets.
* Lead structured problem-solving efforts to overcome operational challenges.
Requirements:
Educational Background:
* University degree in Science or Engineering.
Experience:
* Strong expertise in manufacturing operations, quality systems, and process development.
* Proven track record in regulatory inspections and audit readiness activities.
* Experience in leading technical and operational teams in dynamic environments